CVE-2022-29701: High severity zammad vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2022
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Updated

A lack of rate limiting in the 'forgot password' feature of Zammad v5.1.0 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of reset requests for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zammad Zammad=5.1.0

Event History

Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:47 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29701?

CVE-2022-29701 refers to a vulnerability in Zammad v5.1.0 where there is a lack of rate limiting in the 'forgot password' feature, allowing attackers to send an excessive amount of reset requests for a legitimate user.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29701?

The severity of CVE-2022-29701 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-29701 affect Zammad v5.1.0?

CVE-2022-29701 affects Zammad v5.1.0 by allowing attackers to send an excessive amount of reset requests for a legitimate user, which can lead to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated email messages.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-29701 in Zammad v5.1.0?

To fix CVE-2022-29701 in Zammad v5.1.0, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or update to a newer version of Zammad that addresses the vulnerability.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29701?

More information about CVE-2022-29701 can be found in the advisory zaa-2022-04 at the following URL: https://zammad.com/en/advisories/zaa-2022-04

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