CVE-2021-44152

An issue was discovered in Reprise RLM 14.2

published December 13, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
59%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated user can change any existing user's password with a single request! That's like a bartender handing out new keys to the patrons without checking ID. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as someone at a restaurant who can walk behind the counter and change all the locks, giving them control over who can access the kitchen. Without a proper check, anyone could step in and wreak havoc! An attacker could prevent genuine users from accessing their accounts by simply changing their passwords, effectively locking them out and taking over their accounts. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Imagine losing control of your own account to someone else!

Put simply

Think of it as someone at a restaurant who can walk behind the counter and change all the locks, giving them control over who can access the kitchen. Without a proper check, anyone could step in and wreak havoc! This vulnerability in Reprise RLM 14.2 occurs because the endpoint /goform/change_password_process fails to verify authentication or authorization, allowing any user to alter any existing user's password without permission.

What to do

An attacker could prevent genuine users from accessing their accounts by simply changing their passwords, effectively locking them out and taking over their accounts. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Imagine losing control of your own account to someone else! Immediately patch to the latest version of Reprise RLM to address this oversight. Additionally, consider implementing stronger authentication checks on sensitive endpoints to prevent unauthorized access. Regular security audits can help identify similar vulnerabilities in the future. You can fix this! Patch your systems and keep those accounts secure. You've got this! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.58555 ยท 99.1th percentile
Published
2021-12-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Reprise RLM 14.2
    cvelistv5