What is the severity of CVE-2016-0783?

CVE-2016-0783 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized password resets.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0783?

To fix CVE-2016-0783, upgrade to Apache OpenMeetings version 3.1.1 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-0783?

CVE-2016-0783 involves predictable password reset tokens that can be exploited by attackers to reset user passwords.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0783?

All users of Apache OpenMeetings versions prior to 3.1.1 are affected by CVE-2016-0783.

Can CVE-2016-0783 lead to account takeovers?

Yes, CVE-2016-0783 can potentially lead to account takeovers due to the predictable nature of password reset tokens.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-0783

high

7.5

CWE

200

11/4/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0783: Infoleak

First published: Mon Apr 11 2016(Updated: )

The sendHashByUser function in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 generates predictable password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords by leveraging knowledge of a user name and the current system time.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache OpenMeetings	<=3.1.0

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http://openmeetings.apache.org/security.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0783?
CVE-2016-0783 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized password resets.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0783?
To fix CVE-2016-0783, upgrade to Apache OpenMeetings version 3.1.1 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-0783?
CVE-2016-0783 involves predictable password reset tokens that can be exploited by attackers to reset user passwords.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0783?
All users of Apache OpenMeetings versions prior to 3.1.1 are affected by CVE-2016-0783.
Can CVE-2016-0783 lead to account takeovers?
Yes, CVE-2016-0783 can potentially lead to account takeovers due to the predictable nature of password reset tokens.

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