Vulnerability identifier: #VU39071
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GeniXCMS
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: MetalGenix
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.
forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GeniXCMS: 1.0.2
External links
http://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/75
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.