CVE-2018-16529CWE-640

A password reset vulnerability has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x

published March 28, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A password reset link that just won’t quit! The URL for resetting passwords in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x can be reused even after its expiration — talk about an unwelcome guest! Think of it like a party invitation that never expires, allowing anyone who got it to stroll in anytime, even after it was supposed to be valid. It's like giving someone a permanent VIP pass to your events without checking the guest list! An attacker could potentially take advantage of this loophole, resetting passwords at will even after the link is supposed to be dead. This could lead to unauthorized access, putting sensitive email data at risk and causing absolute chaos in your security protocols!

Put simply

Think of it like a party invitation that never expires, allowing anyone who got it to stroll in anytime, even after it was supposed to be valid. It's like giving someone a permanent VIP pass to your events without checking the guest list! This vulnerability allows an attacker to utilize a password reset URL beyond its intended expiration or after it has already been used, which could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take advantage of this loophole, resetting passwords at will even after the link is supposed to be dead. This could lead to unauthorized access, putting sensitive email data at risk and causing absolute chaos in your security protocols! Make sure to patch Forcepoint Email Security to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, implement measures to ensure password reset links expire immediately after use or after a set timeframe. Regular audits of security practices can help prevent future vulnerabilities! You've got this! Strengthening your security is a heroic endeavor, and following these steps will help lock things down tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01558 · 75.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-640 · Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
Published
2019-03-28T16:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 16:02Z
    A password reset vulnerability has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x
    cvelistv5