CVE-2024-53552

CrushFTP 10 before 10.8.3 and 11 before 11.2.3 mishandles password reset, leading to account takeover

Critical · published December 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A password reset mishap means attackers could snatch your account like a thief in the night! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a hotel that mistakenly gives out room keys to anyone who asks for a reset—no ID required! Talk about a security nightmare! If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to completely take over accounts, accessing sensitive data and wreaking havoc. Imagine waking up to find your belongings gone because someone accessed your private space without permission—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a hotel that mistakenly gives out room keys to anyone who asks for a reset—no ID required! Talk about a security nightmare! CrushFTP versions before 10.8.3 and 11 before 11.2.3 mishandle the password reset process, failing to verify the identity of the requester properly, which can lead to unauthorized account control.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to completely take over accounts, accessing sensitive data and wreaking havoc. Imagine waking up to find your belongings gone because someone accessed your private space without permission—absolutely devastating! Update CrushFTP to version 10.8.3 or 11.2.3 immediately to secure the password reset functionality. Additionally, consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of protection. You've got this! Act quickly, and you’ll be the hero that fortifies your system! 🛡️

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
0.00818 · 56.7th percentile
Published
2024-12-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 00:00Z
    CrushFTP 10 before 10.8.3 and 11 before 11.2.3 mishandles password reset, leading to account takeover
    cvelistv5