CVE-2020-28874

Name: CVE-2020-28874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-26T18:15:51.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. reset-password.php in ProjectSend before r1295 allows remote attackers to reset a password because of incorrect business logic. Errors are not properly considered (an invalid token parameter).. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

reset-password.php in ProjectSend before r1295 allows remote attackers to reset a password because of incorrect business logic. Errors are not properly considered (an invalid token parameter).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectsend	Projectsend	< r1295

References

http://projectsend.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/440204734e9a1687cb9887e1c887173d23c5a93ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/releases/tag/r1295Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/varandinawer/CVE-2020-28874Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://projectsend.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/440204734e9a1687cb9887e1c887173d23c5a93ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commits/masterPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/releases/tag/r1295Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/varandinawer/CVE-2020-28874Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28874?

reset-password.php in ProjectSend before r1295 allows remote attackers to reset a password because of incorrect business logic. Errors are not properly considered (an invalid token parameter).

How severe is CVE-2020-28874?

CVE-2020-28874 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28874?

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