CVE-2023-5840: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in linkstackorg/linkstack

Published Oct 29, 2023
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Updated

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitHub repository linkstackorg/linkstack prior to v4.2.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linkstack linkstack<4.2.9

Event History

Oct 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this weak password recovery mechanism?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-5840.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software is Linkstack Linkstack version up to (exclusive) v4.2.9.

3

How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2023-5840?

The severity of the vulnerability CVE-2023-5840 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

How can I fix the weak password recovery mechanism vulnerability in linkstackorg/linkstack?

To fix the vulnerability, update Linkstack Linkstack to version 4.2.9 or later.

5

Are there any references for further information about this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about the vulnerability CVE-2023-5840 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://huntr.com/bounties/8042d8c3-650e-4c0d-9146-d9ccf6082b30), [Reference 2](https://github.com/linkstackorg/linkstack/commit/fe7b99eae88f9e4c4cd4b00bab372cbf4b584b16).

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