Vulnerability identifier: #VU34195

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14015

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Navigate CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Naviwebs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433. When performing a password reset, a user is emailed an activation code that allows them to reset their password. There is, however, a flaw when no activation code is supplied. The system will allow an unauthorized user to continue setting a password, even though no activation code was supplied, setting the password for the most recently created user in the system (the user with the highest user id).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Navigate CMS: 2.9

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External links
http://blog.sean-wright.com/navigate-cms/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.