CVE-2023-53958CWE-640

LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 Account Takeover via HTTP Host Header

High · published December 19, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
33.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Just a single malicious request can give an attacker the keys to your account! This password reset vulnerability in LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 lets anyone play tricks with HTTP Host headers. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel reservation system where anyone can change the name on the booking to their own — suddenly, someone else's room is now theirs for the taking! In this case, the attacker crafts a clever request that redirects the password reset token to their own server instead of yours. This means an attacker could intercept your password reset token, allowing them to snatch control of your account without breaking a sweat. If you're using this vulnerable version, it's a recipe for disaster — they could change your passwords and lock you out for good!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel reservation system where anyone can change the name on the booking to their own — suddenly, someone else's room is now theirs for the taking! In this case, the attacker crafts a clever request that redirects the password reset token to their own server instead of yours. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of HTTP Host headers during token generation. It allows attackers to send malicious requests that generate reset tokens pointing to their controlled server, enabling account takeover.

What to do

This means an attacker could intercept your password reset token, allowing them to snatch control of your account without breaking a sweat. If you're using this vulnerable version, it's a recipe for disaster — they could change your passwords and lock you out for good! To protect yourself, upgrade to the latest version of LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password as soon as possible. Additionally, consider implementing stricter validation on HTTP Host headers to avoid similar vulnerabilities in the future. Don't wait until it's too late! You've got this! By acting quickly, you can keep your accounts secure and maintain superhero status! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00406 · 33.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-640 · Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
Published
2025-12-19T21:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 21:05Z
    LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 Account Takeover via HTTP Host Header
    cvelistv5