CVE-2009-5025

Description

A backdoor (aka BMSA-2009-07) was found in PyForum v1.0.3 where an attacker who knows a valid user email could force a password reset on behalf of that user.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: PyForum PyForum
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2009-5025 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/26/7 third party advisory mailing list
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Nov/353 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5025?
CVE-2009-5025 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-5025?
To fix CVE-2009-5025, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-5025 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-5025 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2009-5025?
CVE-2009-5025 affects PyForum PyForum.
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