#VU39071 Improper Authentication in GeniXCMS - CVE-2017-8827

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#VU39071 Improper Authentication in GeniXCMS - CVE-2017-8827

Published: May 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU39071
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8827
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GeniXCMS
Software 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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