SB2017012502 - Administrative password reset in Pagekit CMS
Published: January 25, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017012502
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Administrative password reset (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5594)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable website.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation of user-supplied data during password reset process, when the debug toolbar is enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and reset administrator’s password.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain full access to vulnerable website.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.