CVE-2020-15181: Admin account takeover in Alfresco Reset Password

Published Sep 18, 2020
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Updated

The Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 relies on untrusted inputs in a security decision. Intruders can get admin's access to the system using the vulnerability in the project. Impacts all servers where this add-on is installed. The problem is fixed in version 1.2.0

Affected Software

1 affected component
Alfresco Reset Password Alfresco<1.2.0

Event History

Sep 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15181?

CVE-2020-15181 is a vulnerability in the Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 that allows intruders to gain admin access to the system.

2

How does CVE-2020-15181 impact servers?

CVE-2020-15181 impacts all servers where the vulnerable Alfresco Reset Password add-on is installed.

3

How can an intruder exploit CVE-2020-15181?

An intruder can exploit CVE-2020-15181 by leveraging untrusted inputs in a security decision.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15181?

The vulnerability is fixed in version 1.2.0 of the Alfresco Reset Password add-on, so updating to this version will fix CVE-2020-15181.

5

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15181?

CVE-2020-15181 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

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