CVE-2022-26314 Weak cryptography in Mendix Forgot Password Appstore module

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Insecure password generation in the Mendix Forgot Password module allows attackers to brute force initial passwords and take over accounts.

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-2022-26314?

CVE-2022-26314 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens Mendix Forgot Password Appstore module, published on 8 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Forgot Password Appstore module (All versions >= V3.3.0 < V3.5.1), Mendix Forgot Password Appstore module (Mendix 7 compatible) (All versions < V3.2.2). Initial passwords are generated in an insecure manner. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to efficiently brute force passwords in specific situations.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26314?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mendix Forgot Password.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26314?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26314 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-26314 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26314 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v94f-h6hr-hfqh.

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