CVE-2022-29933

Name: CVE-2022-29933
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-09T18:15:08.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29933 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Craft CMS through 3.7.36 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker, who knows at least one valid username, to reset the account's password and take over the account by providing a crafted HTTP header to the application while using the password reset functionality. Specifically, the attacker must send X-Forwarded-Host to the /index.php?p=admin/actions/users/send-password-reset-email URI. EPSS estimates a 4.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Craft CMS through 3.7.36 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker, who knows at least one valid username, to reset the account's password and take over the account by providing a crafted HTTP header to the application while using the password reset functionality. Specifically, the attacker must send X-Forwarded-Host to the /index.php?p=admin/actions/users/send-password-reset-email URI. NOTE: the vendor's position is that a customer can already work around this by adjusting the configuration (i.e., by not using the default configuration).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.45%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftcms	Craft Cms	<= 3.7.36

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166989/Craft-CMS-3.7.36-Password-Reset-Poisoning-Attack.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/password-reset-poisoning-attack-craft-cms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166989/Craft-CMS-3.7.36-Password-Reset-Poisoning-Attack.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/password-reset-poisoning-attack-craft-cms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29933?

How severe is CVE-2022-29933?

CVE-2022-29933 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29933?

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