7.5
CWE
287 640
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27408

First published: Fri Dec 04 2020(Updated: )

OpenSIS Community Edition through 7.6 is affected by incorrect access controls for the file ResetUserInfo.php that allow an unauthenticated attacker to change the password of arbitrary users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OS4ED openSIS-Classic<=7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27408?

    The severity of CVE-2020-27408 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2020-27408 affect OpenSIS Community Edition?

    CVE-2020-27408 affects OpenSIS Community Edition through version 7.6.

  • What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-27408?

    CVE-2020-27408 is an incorrect access control vulnerability in OpenSIS Community Edition that allows an unauthenticated attacker to change the password of arbitrary users.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-27408?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-27408 by leveraging the incorrect access controls in the file ResetUserInfo.php to change the password of arbitrary users without authentication.

  • Are there any available fixes for CVE-2020-27408?

    At the moment, there are no specific fixes available for CVE-2020-27408. It is recommended to follow the project's official releases and security advisories for any updates.

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