Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-16529
A password reset vulnerability has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x. The password reset URL can be used after the intended expiration period or after the URL has already been used to reset a password.
Products affected by CVE-2018-16529
- cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:email_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-16529
0.42%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-16529
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-16529
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The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@forcepoint.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-16529
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/23
Full Disclosure: Security issue in the password reset mechanism of Forcepoint Secure Messaging product (tested in version 8.5)Exploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2018-16529.html
Vendor Advisory
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