CVE-2009-5025
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.84%
Last modified
CVE-2009-5025 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A backdoor (aka BMSA-2009-07) was found in PyForum v1.0.3 where an attacker who knows a valid user email could force a password reset on behalf of that user.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A backdoor (aka BMSA-2009-07) was found in PyForum v1.0.3 where an attacker who knows a valid user email could force a password reset on behalf of that user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pyforum Project | Pyforum | 1.0.3 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2009-5025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Nov/353Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/26/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2009-5025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Nov/353Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/26/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-5025?
A backdoor (aka BMSA-2009-07) was found in PyForum v1.0.3 where an attacker who knows a valid user email could force a password reset on behalf of that user.
How severe is CVE-2009-5025?
CVE-2009-5025 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5025?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2009-5025?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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