PT-2022-11487 · M Files · M-Files Server+1

Murat Aydemir · Published 2022-01-18 · Updated 2026-02-23 · CVE-2021-41807

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions M-Files Server versions prior to 21.12.10873.0 M-Files Web versions prior to 21.12.10873.0

Description The issue is related to a lack of rate limiting in certain types of user accounts, which allows for an unlimited number of attempts, making it easier for attackers to brute-force login accounts.

Recommendations For M-Files Server versions prior to 21.12.10873.0, update to version 21.12.10873.0 or later. For M-Files Web versions prior to 21.12.10873.0, update to version 21.12.10873.0 or later.

Fix

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-41807

Affected Products

M-Files Server

M-Files Web

References · 6

• https://m-files.com/about/trust-center/security-vulnerabilities/cve-2021-41807 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-41807 · Vendor Advisory
• https://empower.m-files.com/security-advisories/CVE-2021-41807 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41807 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/35715 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/152817 · Telegram Post