Predictable Password Reset Vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings
CVE-2016-0783

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Openmeetings
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2016

What is CVE-2016-0783?

The sendHashByUser function in Apache OpenMeetings prior to version 3.1.1 suffers from a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit predictable password reset tokens. By leveraging knowledge of a username and the current system time, an attacker can reset arbitrary user passwords, compromising user accounts and system integrity. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure password management practices and the potential risks associated with predictable token generation.

References

http://haxx.ml/post/141655340521/all-your-meetings-are-be...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136432/Apache-OpenMe...
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https://www.apache.org/dist/openmeetings/3.1.1/CHANGELOG
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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