CVE-2008-3681 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can reset the administrator password by exploiting improper token validation in the password reset mechanism.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3681?
CVE-2008-3681 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
components/com_user/models/reset.php in Joomla! 1.5 through 1.5.5 does not properly validate reset tokens, which allows remote attackers to reset the "first enabled user (lowest id)" password, typically for the administrator.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3681?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com User.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3681 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2008-3681 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3681 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vxv-78cg-w3q2.