#VU78353 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in Weincloud ​Account API


Published: 2023-07-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78353

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35134

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Weincloud ​Account API
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Weintek

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten password. A remote attacker can reset a password with the corresponding account’s JWT token only.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Weincloud ​Account API: 0.13.6


External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-04


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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