Security Flaw in Alfresco Reset Password Add-On
CVE-2020-25728

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Alfresco

Status
Reset Password
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2020

What is CVE-2020-25728?

The Reset Password add-on for Alfresco prior to version 1.2.0 contains a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to alter any user's password, including administrator accounts. This flaw arises from a broken algorithm that fails to adequately validate user permissions, thereby posing a significant risk to account security.

References

https://amriunix.com/post/alfresco-reset-password-add-on-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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