CVE-2020-28597

Description

A predictable seed vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of Epignosis EfrontPro 5.2.21. By predicting the seed it is possible to generate the correct password reset 1-time token. An attacker can visit the password reset supplying the password reset token to reset the password of an account of their choice.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a Epignosis
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1221 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28597?
CVE-2020-28597 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28597?
To fix CVE-2020-28597, 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-2020-28597 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-28597 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-2020-28597?
CVE-2020-28597 affects n/a Epignosis.
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