7.5
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9479

First published: Fri Dec 02 2016(Updated: )

The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Evolution<=6.7.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9479?

    CVE-2016-9479 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized password resets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9479?

    To fix CVE-2016-9479, upgrade b2evolution to version 6.7.9 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-9479 have on b2evolution?

    CVE-2016-9479 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords, compromising user accounts.

  • Is my b2evolution version affected by CVE-2016-9479?

    Any b2evolution version prior to 6.7.9 is affected by CVE-2016-9479.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9479?

    Any user of b2evolution versions 6.7.8 and earlier is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9479.

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