CVE-2019-11652 Auth bypass in Self Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An authorization bypass in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset allows attackers to circumvent security controls, requiring an upgrade to patched versions.

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-2019-11652?

CVE-2019-11652 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR), published on 14 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A potential authorization bypass issue was found in Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) versions prior to: 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, and 4.2.0.6. Upgrade to Micro Focus Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) SSPR versions 4.4.0.3, 4.3.0.6, or 4.2.0.6 as appropriate.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11652?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11652?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11652 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-2019-11652 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11652 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rwx-x77g-rp72.

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