CVE-2025-39434: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Scott Taylor Avatar
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Scott Taylor Avatar avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Avatar: from n/a through <= 0.1.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Scott Taylor Avatar (versions up to 0.1.4) involves an authorization bypass caused by improperly configured access control mechanisms that rely on a user-controlled key. An attacker with low privileges and no user interaction can exploit this flaw remotely to perform unauthorized actions that affect data integrity. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning an attacker could potentially modify data or perform unauthorized actions within the system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The medium severity rating reflects the limited scope and impact of the vulnerability. No known exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the affected versions and minimizing exposure may reduce risk.
CVE-2025-39434: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Scott Taylor Avatar
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Scott Taylor Avatar avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Avatar: from n/a through <= 0.1.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Scott Taylor Avatar (versions up to 0.1.4) involves an authorization bypass caused by improperly configured access control mechanisms that rely on a user-controlled key. An attacker with low privileges and no user interaction can exploit this flaw remotely to perform unauthorized actions that affect data integrity. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning an attacker could potentially modify data or perform unauthorized actions within the system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The medium severity rating reflects the limited scope and impact of the vulnerability. No known exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the affected versions and minimizing exposure may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T06:23:15.163Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd73f6e6bfc5ba1def43bd
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:37:26 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 1:28:36 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:09:43 PM
Views: 20
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