CVE-2020-25728: High severity alfresco reset password vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2020
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Updated

The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Alfresco Reset Password Alfresco<1.2.0

Event History

Sep 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25728?

CVE-2020-25728 is a vulnerability in the Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 for Alfresco, allowing a malicious user to change any user's account password, including the admin account.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25728?

CVE-2020-25728 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-25728?

To fix CVE-2020-25728, update your Reset Password add-on to version 1.2.0 or higher for Alfresco.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25728?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-25728 at the following link: [https://amriunix.com/post/alfresco-reset-password-add-on-0-day-vulnerabilities/]

5

What is CWE-640?

CWE-640 refers to Improper Timestamp Validation, which is the weakness associated with CVE-2020-25728. It involves the use of an incorrect timestamp to validate a resource.

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