CVE-2020-23359
CVE-2020-23359 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Webidsupport Webid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-697.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-697
- Affected product: Webidsupport Webid
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WeBid 1.2.2 admin/newuser.php has an issue with password rechecking during registration because it uses a loose comparison to check the identicalness of two passwords. Two non-identical passwords can still bypass the check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23359?
- WeBid 1.2.2 admin/newuser.php has an issue with password rechecking during registration because it uses a loose comparison to check the identicalness of two passwords. Two non-identical passwords can still bypass the check.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23359?
- CVE-2020-23359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-23359 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23359?
- CVE-2020-23359 affects Webidsupport Webid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23359?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-23359 published?
- CVE-2020-23359 was published on 2021-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webidsupport:webid:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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