CVE-2016-9479 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can reset arbitrary user passwords via the lost password functionality, leading to account takeover.
- 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-2016-9479?
CVE-2016-9479 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted request.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include B2evolution B2evolution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9479 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-2016-9479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7c5-pm6v-r8j9.