CVE-2018-9934 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 10 Apr 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can reset arbitrary user passwords by manipulating the Host header, leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-9934?

CVE-2018-9934 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 10 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The reset-password feature in MetInfo 6.0 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via vectors involving a Host HTTP header that is modified to specify a web server under the attacker's control.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9934?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9934?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9934 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-2018-9934 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9934 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-53fm-qfqh-m632.