Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pyforum Project | Pyforum | 1.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2009-5025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Nov/353Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/26/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2009-5025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Nov/353Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/26/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5025?
CVE-2009-5025 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pyforum Project Pyforum.