Discover the security flaw in Enalean Tuleap versions prior to 10.5 allowing reset password links to remain valid, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Learn how to mitigate the CVE-2018-17298 risk.
A vulnerability has been found in Enalean Tuleap versions prior to 10.5, allowing reset password links to remain valid even after a user changes their password.
Understanding CVE-2018-17298
This CVE identifies a security issue in Enalean Tuleap that could potentially compromise user account security.
What is CVE-2018-17298?
CVE-2018-17298 refers to a flaw in Enalean Tuleap versions before 10.5, where reset password links do not get invalidated after a user changes their password.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17298
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information due to the persistence of valid reset password links.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17298
Enalean Tuleap's security vulnerability is detailed below:
Vulnerability Description
The issue allows reset password links to remain active even after a user has changed their password, posing a security risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by using valid reset password links to gain unauthorized access to user accounts and potentially sensitive data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-17298 involves the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates