Password Reset Vulnerability in Forcepoint Email Security
CVE-2018-16529

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Forcepoint

Status
Forcepoint Email Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-16529?

A vulnerability has been identified in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x that allows an attacker to exploit the password reset functionality. The reset URL can remain active beyond its intended expiration period, and can be reused even after a password has been changed, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive accounts.

Affected Version(s)

Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/23
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https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2018-16529.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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