Vulnerability Description
Zikula before 1.2.3 does not use the authid protection mechanism for (1) the lostpassword form and (2) mailpasswd processing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to generate a flood of password requests and possibly conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via multiple form submissions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zikula | Zikula Application Framework | <= 1.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.zikula.org/core/ticket/1979
- http://code.zikula.org/core12/browser/tags/Zikula-1.2.5/src/docs/CHANGELOG
- http://code.zikula.org/core/ticket/1979
- http://code.zikula.org/core12/browser/tags/Zikula-1.2.5/src/docs/CHANGELOG
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4729?
CVE-2010-4729 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Zikula before 1.2.3 does not use the authid protection mechanism for (1) the lostpassword form and (2) mailpasswd processing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to generate a flood of password...
How severe is CVE-2010-4729?
CVE-2010-4729 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4729?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zikula Zikula Application Framework.