CVE-2017-18380: High severity edx open edx platform vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2019
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Updated

edx-platform before 2017-08-03 allows attackers to trigger password-reset e-mail messages in which the reset link has an attacker-controlled domain name.

Affected Software

1 affected component
edx edx-platform<2017-08-03

Event History

Jul 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18380?

CVE-2017-18380 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks via malicious password-reset emails.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18380?

To fix CVE-2017-18380, update to edx-platform version 2017-08-03 or later to ensure the password-reset email links are secure.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-18380 have on users?

CVE-2017-18380 can lead to user credential compromise as attackers could send fake password reset emails with links leading to their own malicious sites.

4

Is CVE-2017-18380 still a threat if I update my edx-platform software?

No, updating the edx-platform to version 2017-08-03 or later mitigates the threat posed by CVE-2017-18380.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2017-18380?

CVE-2017-18380 affects anyone using edx-platform versions prior to 2017-08-03.

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