CVE-2018-11554 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can hijack accounts by brute-forcing verification codes due to information exposure and long code lifetimes in the password reset feature.

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-2018-11554?

CVE-2018-11554 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The forgotten-password feature in index.php/member/reset/reset_email.html in YzmCMS v3.2 through v3.7 has a Response Discrepancy Information Exposure issue and an unexpectedly long lifetime for a verification code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack accounts via a brute-force approach.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11554?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yzmcms Yzmcms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11554?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11554 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-11554 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11554 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8qv-w2h5-xjq7.