CVE-2017-5537

Name: CVE-2017-5537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T15:59:00.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5537 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password reset form in Weblate before 2.10.1 provides different error messages depending on whether the email address is associated with an account, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a series of requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password reset form in Weblate before 2.10.1 provides different error messages depending on whether the email address is associated with an account, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a series of requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Weblate	Weblate	<= 2.10

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/11Mailing List, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/1Mailing List, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/blob/weblate-2.10.1/docs/changes.rstPatch, Release Notes
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/abe0d2a29a1d8e896bfe829c8461bf8b391f1079Patch
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/issues/1317Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/11Mailing List, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/1Mailing List, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/blob/weblate-2.10.1/docs/changes.rstPatch, Release Notes
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/abe0d2a29a1d8e896bfe829c8461bf8b391f1079Patch
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/issues/1317Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5537?

How severe is CVE-2017-5537?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5537 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5537?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST