CVE-2020-25728
CVE-2020-25728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alfresco Reset Password with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-640.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-640
- Affected product: Alfresco Reset Password
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25728?
- The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25728?
- CVE-2020-25728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25728 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25728?
- CVE-2020-25728 affects Alfresco Reset Password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25728?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-25728 published?
- CVE-2020-25728 was published on 2020-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:alfresco:reset_password:*:*:*:*:*:alfresco:*:*
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