CVE-2018-11554: Infoleak

Published Jun 5, 2018
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Updated

The forgotten-password feature in index.php/member/reset/resetemail.html in YzmCMS v3.2 through v3.7 has a Response Discrepancy Information Exposure issue and an unexpectedly long lifetime for a verification code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack accounts via a brute-force approach.

Affected Software

1 affected component
YzmCMS YzmCMS>=3.2<=3.7

Event History

Jun 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11554?

CVE-2018-11554 has a high severity rating due to its potential for account hijacking through brute-force attacks.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-11554?

CVE-2018-11554 affects YzmCMS versions 3.2 to 3.7.

3

How do I fix CVE-2018-11554?

To fix CVE-2018-11554, update YzmCMS to a version beyond 3.7 that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-11554 have on user accounts?

CVE-2018-11554 can lead to unauthorized account access due to prolonged verification code lifetime and information exposure.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2018-11554?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-11554 by using brute-force techniques to hijack accounts through the forgotten-password feature.

Contact

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