CVE-2022-45637

An insecure password reset issue discovered in MEGAFEIS, BOFEI DBD+ Application for IOS & Android v1.4.4 service via insecure expiry mechanism

Critical · published March 21, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerously insecure password reset mechanism is back in the spotlight! If you’re using MEGAFEIS, BOFEI DBD+ Application for iOS & Android version 1.4.4, you need to listen up! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a keymaker who carelessly hands out duplicate keys without confirming the owner's identity. Those extra keys can easily fall into the wrong hands, allowing unauthorized access! An attacker could exploit this flaw to reset user passwords at will, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive accounts. This breach could result in data theft or even complete control over user accounts, making it absolutely devastating for users. We can't let this happen!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a keymaker who carelessly hands out duplicate keys without confirming the owner's identity. Those extra keys can easily fall into the wrong hands, allowing unauthorized access! This vulnerability allows unauthorized password resets due to an insecure expiry mechanism, meaning that attackers can exploit it to gain control over user accounts without proper authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to reset user passwords at will, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive accounts. This breach could result in data theft or even complete control over user accounts, making it absolutely devastating for users. We can't let this happen! Immediate action is required: update the MEGAFEIS, BOFEI DBD+ Application to the latest version to address this flaw. Also, review your security policies regarding password resets to ensure they are robust and secure. You've got this! Follow these steps and you’ll reclaim control and secure your users' accounts in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00771 · 55.2th percentile
Published
2023-03-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAR 00:00Z
    An insecure password reset issue discovered in MEGAFEIS, BOFEI DBD+ Application for IOS & Android v1.4.4 service via insecure expiry mechanism
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