CVE-2025-62527
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Publication date: 2025-10-20
Last updated on: 2025-10-30
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| taguette | taguette | to 1.5.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-15 | One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-62527 is a vulnerability in Taguette's password reset functionality where an attacker can request a password reset email containing a malicious link. If the victim clicks this link, the attacker can manipulate the reset process to set the victim's email address, effectively hijacking the password reset. This is a form of password reset link poisoning that allows external control of system settings. [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to hijack your password reset process, potentially gaining unauthorized access to your account by changing the email address associated with the reset. It affects confidentiality with a high impact and integrity with a low impact, meaning your account information could be exposed or altered without your consent. The attack requires no privileges but does require you to click a malicious link. [2]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious password reset email requests or unusual password reset link activity that may indicate link poisoning attempts. Since the vulnerability involves an attacker requesting password reset emails containing malicious links, network or application logs should be checked for abnormal or repeated password reset requests. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but administrators can review web server logs or email server logs for unusual password reset requests or links. Additionally, inspecting password reset emails for unexpected or altered reset links may help detect exploitation attempts. [1, 2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to upgrade Taguette to version 1.5.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. This update fixes the password reset link poisoning issue and prevents attackers from manipulating the reset link. Until the upgrade is applied, users should be cautious about clicking password reset links and verify their authenticity. Monitoring for suspicious password reset activity is also recommended. [2]