CVE-2023-53943 GLPI 9.5.7 Username Enumeration Vulnerability via Lost Password Endpoint

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Attackers can enumerate valid user accounts by analyzing response differences in the password reset endpoint, facilitating targeted phishing or brute-force attacks.

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-2023-53943?

CVE-2023-53943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Glpi-Project Glpi, published on 18 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GLPI 9.5.7 contains a username enumeration vulnerability in the lost password recovery mechanism that allows attackers to validate email addresses. Attackers can systematically test email addresses by submitting requests to the password reset endpoint and analyzing response differences to identify valid user accounts.

Weakness: CWE-203

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Glpi-Project Glpi.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-53943 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53943 exists.

All Glpi-Project Glpi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w2x-g68p-qvmf, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-53943.

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