CVE-2025-61543
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-16
Last updated on: 2025-10-16
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| craftmycms | craftmycms | 4.0.2.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality of CraftMyCMS 4.0.2.2. The system uses the HTTP Host header directly to create password reset links sent via email. An attacker can manipulate this Host header to craft malicious reset links, which can be used for phishing attacks or to take over user accounts.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to send malicious password reset links to users, potentially leading to phishing attacks or unauthorized account takeover, compromising user accounts and system security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid using the HTTP Host header directly when constructing password reset links. Instead, use a fixed, trusted hostname or validate and sanitize the Host header before use. Additionally, consider implementing strict validation on the Host header or configuring the application to use a predefined base URL for password reset links to prevent Host Header Injection attacks.