CVE-2017-8827

9.1 CRITICAL
Published: May 08, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/75
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/75
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

genixcms