CVE-2026-102361: mall4j through 4.0 Missing Authentication in Password Update Endpoint

Published Sep 28, 2026
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Updated

mall4j through 4.0 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in the PUT /user/updatePwd endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any storefront account password. Attackers can supply a target username in the request body to overwrite passwords without verification, enabling account takeover and access to orders and personal data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
mall4j mall4j<=4.0

Event History

Sep 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

mall4j versions through 4.0 are affected. The vulnerable endpoint is the storefront account password update endpoint, PUT /user/updatePwd.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs network access to the vulnerable endpoint and a target storefront username. No authentication, prior privileges, or user interaction is required.

3

What is the impact of a successful attack?

An attacker can overwrite the password for a chosen storefront account and take it over. This can provide access to the account's orders and personal data.

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