CVE-2020-15181

Admin account takeover in Alfresco Reset Password

Description

The Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 relies on untrusted inputs in a security decision. Intruders can get admin's access to the system using the vulnerability in the project. Impacts all servers where this add-on is installed. The problem is fixed in version 1.2.0

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: FlexSolution AlfrescoResetPassword
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/security/advisories/GHSA-xrc8-fjp4-h4fv third party advisory
https://github.com/FlexSolution/AlfrescoResetPassword/commit/5927b9651356c4cd952cb9b485292583d305b47c third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15181?
CVE-2020-15181 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15181?
To fix CVE-2020-15181, 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-2020-15181 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15181 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15181?
CVE-2020-15181 affects FlexSolution AlfrescoResetPassword.
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