CVE-2018-6180

A flaw in the profile section of Online Voting System 1.0 allows an unauthenticated user to set an arbitrary password for other accounts

published February 8, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unauthenticated users have the keys to reset passwords in Online Voting System 1.0! Just one clever trick and they can change others' passwords at will! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change a diner’s order without approval — chaos could ensue if the wrong dish lands in front of someone! This flaw allows anyone to set arbitrary passwords for other accounts, which means malicious actors could potentially lock users out, gain unauthorized access, or manipulate voter information. This could lead to a shocking breach of trust in online voting systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change a diner’s order without approval — chaos could ensue if the wrong dish lands in front of someone! The vulnerability resides in the profile section of Online Voting System 1.0, permitting unauthenticated users to alter passwords without verification, opening the door for unauthorized access.

What to do

This flaw allows anyone to set arbitrary passwords for other accounts, which means malicious actors could potentially lock users out, gain unauthorized access, or manipulate voter information. This could lead to a shocking breach of trust in online voting systems! To protect your system, implement authentication checks for password resets, update to the latest version of Online Voting System, and regularly audit account security measures. Ensuring a robust verification process is key! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to securing your online voting system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03987 · 90.4th percentile
Published
2018-02-08T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 23:00Z
    A flaw in the profile section of Online Voting System 1.0 allows an unauthenticated user to set an arbitrary password for other accounts
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