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CVE-2023-3222

7.5 · HIGH

Vulnerability in the password recovery mechanism of Password Recovery plugin for Roundcube, in its 1.2 version, which could allow a remote attacker to change an existing user´s password by adding a…

Published Sep 4, 2023CWE-640EPSS 0.67%

Overview

CVE-2023-3222 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the password recovery mechanism of Password Recovery plugin for Roundcube, in its 1.2 version, which could allow a remote attacker to change an existing user´s password by adding a 6-digit numeric token. An attacker could create an automatic script to test all possible values because the platform has no limit on the number of requests.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3222?

CVE-2023-3222 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-3222?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-3222?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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