CVE-2016-7903 Open redirect in n/a

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Attackers can manipulate the Host header to alter password reset links, potentially leading to account takeover in Dotclear installations.

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-2016-7903?

CVE-2016-7903 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dotclear before 2.10.3, when the Host header is not part of the web server routing process, allows remote attackers to modify the password reset address link via the HTTP Host header.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7903?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dotclear Dotclear.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7903?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7903 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7903 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m62w-37gh-m9j3, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7903.

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