CVE-2015-4689

Ellucian (formerly SunGard) Banner Student 8.5.1.2 through 8.7 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors, aka "Weak Password…

published September 11, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unrestricted password resets are the weak link in this chain! Attackers could exploit the Ellucian Banner vulnerability to reset any user's password without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of this like a hotel losing track of room keys; anyone could waltz up and request a new key for any room they fancy, completely bypassing security checks! An attacker could easily reset any user's password, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive student information or administrative controls. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a chilling sense of insecurity among users.

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel losing track of room keys; anyone could waltz up and request a new key for any room they fancy, completely bypassing security checks! The vulnerability in Ellucian Banner allows remote attackers to reset passwords through unspecified vectors, indicating a lack of proper security controls during the password reset process.

What to do

An attacker could easily reset any user's password, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive student information or administrative controls. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a chilling sense of insecurity among users. It's crucial to implement proper verification methods before allowing password resets. Ensure that users must confirm their identity through email or security questions before granting access to reset their passwords. Regularly review and update your security policies to safeguard against such vulnerabilities. You've got this! Strengthening your password reset process can make all the difference. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02276 · 83.0th percentile
Published
2017-09-11T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 20:00Z
    Ellucian (formerly SunGard) Banner Student 8.5.1.2 through 8.7 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors, aka "Weak Password…
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