Review reviewHigh

CVE-2020-28874

projectsend

reset-password.php in ProjectSend before r1295 allows remote attackers to reset a password because of incorrect business logic. Errors are not properly considered (an invalid token parameter).

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.35%
82.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2021.01.27
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability2.35%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

reset-password.php in ProjectSend before r1295 allows remote attackers to reset a password because of incorrect business logic. Errors are not properly considered (an invalid token parameter).

Affected product and versions

Product
projectsend
Affected versions
< r1295
Fixed versions
r1295

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that projectsend and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
CWE-287, CWE-404