#VU49692 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in TOS


Published: 2020-12-24 | Updated: 2021-01-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49692

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28186

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TOS
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: TerraMaster

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to takeover the account.

The vulnerability exists due to the email injection in the forget password functionality. A remote attacker can achieve account takeover.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TOS: 4.2.06


External links
http://www.ihteam.net/advisory/terramaster-tos-multiple-vulnerabilities/
http://www.terra-master.com/


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.


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