User Enumeration in PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script by PHPJabbers
CVE-2023-40766

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPjabbers

Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-40766?

The Ticket Support Script by PHPJabbers, specifically version 3.2, is susceptible to a user enumeration vulnerability during the password recovery process. An attacker can exploit the system by analyzing differing messages returned for valid and invalid users. This discrepancy allows the potential for initiating targeted brute force attacks on valid user accounts, magnifying the risk of unauthorized access. It is crucial for users of this script to implement mitigative measures to safeguard against such exposure.

References

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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