Terminalfour Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in User Management Function

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Terminalfour versions 8.0 through 8.4.1.1 allows Power Users to bypass server-side authorization checks in the user management function. This exploitation enables them to assign the Administrator role to lower-privileged accounts or escalate privileges of newly invited lower-privileged accounts. Additionally, Power Users can change the target account's password, gaining full control over the account.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized privilege escalation, enabling lower-privileged users to gain administrative rights and control over other accounts.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to Terminalfour version 8.4.1.2, where this vulnerability has been fixed.

Added: Dec 2, 2025, 6:23 PM
Updated: Dec 2, 2025, 6:23 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
3.4
impact
5.0
exploitability
5.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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