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CVE-2010-5080

6.8 · MEDIUM

The Security/changepassword URL action in SilverStripe 2.3.x before 2.3.10 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 passes a token as a GET parameter while changing a password through email, which allows remote atta…

Published Aug 26, 2012silverstripeCWE-255EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2010-5080 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting silverstripe silverstripe. It was published on August 26, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Security/changepassword URL action in SilverStripe 2.3.x before 2.3.10 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 passes a token as a GET parameter while changing a password through email, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive data and hijack the session via the HTTP referer logs on a server, aka "HTTP referer leakage."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from silverstripe. Update silverstripe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5080?

CVE-2010-5080 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting silverstripe silverstripe. It was published on August 26, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-5080?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-5080?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from silverstripe. Update silverstripe to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-5080?

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