CVE-2025-56676
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Publication date: 2025-09-30
Last updated on: 2025-10-18
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| titansystems | zender | 3.9.7 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-1259 | The System-On-A-Chip (SoC) implements a Security Token mechanism to differentiate what actions are allowed or disallowed when a transaction originates from an entity. However, the Security Tokens are improperly protected. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-56676 is a critical vulnerability in TitanSystems Zender v3.9.7's password reset functionality. The system issues a temporary password or reset token when a user requests a password reset, but this token is not properly linked to the requesting user's account. Because of this improper validation, an attacker can use a temporary password issued to one user to log into any other user's account by providing that user's email address. This flaw allows unauthorized account takeover, including accounts with administrative privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to any user account on the Zender platform, including administrative accounts. This means attackers can escalate privileges, access sensitive information, manipulate data, and potentially disrupt services or operations that rely on the affected accounts. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for unusual password reset token usage patterns, such as a single reset token being used to log into multiple different user accounts. Since the vulnerability allows a reset token issued to one user to be used for other accounts, commands or scripts that analyze authentication logs for multiple logins with the same reset token or temporary password across different user emails can help detect exploitation attempts. Specific commands depend on the system's logging setup, but generally, searching authentication logs for reset token reuse or anomalous login patterns is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or restricting the password reset functionality until a patch or fix is applied, enforcing strict validation to ensure reset tokens are bound to the requesting user's account, and monitoring for suspicious login activity. Additionally, informing users to be cautious with password reset emails and tokens, and applying any available updates or patches from TitanSystems for Zender version 3.9.7 or earlier is critical. [1]