CVE-2025-67806: The login mechanism of Sage DPW 2021_06_004 displays distinct responses for valid and invalid usernames, al...
The login mechanism of Sage DPW 2021_06_004 displays distinct responses for valid and invalid usernames, allowing enumeration of existing accounts in versions before 2021_06_000. On-premise administrators can toggle this behavior in newer versions.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Sage DPW 2021_06_004 has a login page that responds differently when a username is valid versus invalid. An attacker on the network can use that difference to figure out which accounts exist, which makes follow-on password guessing or phishing easier. It does not by itself grant access, but it weakens the front door.
Executive priority
Low priority. Address during normal patch and configuration cycles, not as an emergency. Treat it as hygiene that reduces the value of stolen or guessed credentials, and prioritize it higher if the affected portal is internet-facing.
Technical view
The flaw is a username enumeration weakness (CWE-204, Observable Response Discrepancy) in the Sage DPW login mechanism in versions before 2021_06_000. Distinct responses to valid versus invalid usernames let an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker harvest account names. CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.7 (AC:H/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/C:L/I:N/A:N). Per the description, newer on-premise versions allow administrators to toggle the behavior off.
Likely exposure
Limited to organizations running Sage DPW, particularly on-premise deployments where the login page is reachable by attackers or untrusted users. Exposure widens if the portal is internet-facing or used by a large user base whose account naming convention is predictable.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is cited and the CVE is not on CISA KEV. Attack complexity is rated high and no authentication or user interaction is required. The realistic threat is reconnaissance feeding credential stuffing, password spraying, or targeted phishing rather than direct compromise.
Researcher notes
Source bundle does not enumerate specific affected SKUs or fixed builds beyond the 2021_06_000 boundary, and one reference is a Pastebin link that should be treated cautiously. The CVSS vector (AC:H, C:L only) reflects information disclosure with non-trivial preconditions. Chain this with weak password policies or absent MFA when modeling realistic risk.
Mitigation direction
Upgrade Sage DPW to a version at or after 2021_06_000 that exposes the enumeration toggle.
On supported versions, enable the administrator setting that suppresses distinct login responses.
Restrict portal reachability to VPN, SSO, or allow-listed networks where feasible.
Enforce account lockout, MFA, and rate limiting on the login endpoint.
Confirm vendor guidance with Sage DPW support before changing production settings.
Validation and detection
Inventory Sage DPW instances and record build numbers against the 2021_06_000 threshold.
From an unauthenticated session, compare login responses for known-valid and clearly-invalid usernames and note timing or message differences.
Review web server and WAF logs for high-volume login attempts that iterate usernames.
After remediation, repeat the comparison test and confirm responses are uniform.
Document findings and residual risk in the vulnerability tracker.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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Observable Response Discrepancy
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