CVE-2017-8827 GeniXCMS Arbitrary User Password Reset Vulnerability
Attackers can bypass rate limits on password reset requests to cause denial of service or reset arbitrary user passwords in GeniXCMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8827?
CVE-2017-8827 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8827?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.2 |
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.2 |
Products include Genixcms Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8827?
Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.2 or later.
Is CVE-2017-8827 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8827 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm7g-rmgg-9837.