CVE-2025-62709
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-20
Last updated on: 2025-11-25
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| oxygenz | clipbucket | From 5.3 (inc) to 5.5.2-163 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-640 | The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in ClipBucket v5.5.2 occurs because the application dynamically builds the server URL from the HTTP Host header when the base_url configuration is not set. Since the Host header is controlled by the client, an attacker can supply a malicious Host value. This causes password-reset links to be generated with the attacker's domain. If a victim clicks the link and enters their activation code on the attacker's domain, the attacker can capture the code and reset the victim's password, leading to account takeover.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to account takeover by allowing an attacker to intercept password-reset activation codes. This compromises user accounts, potentially exposing sensitive personal information and allowing unauthorized actions within the affected ClipBucket platform.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update ClipBucket to version 5.5.2#162 or later where the issue is patched. Additionally, ensure that the configuration parameter base_url is properly set to prevent the application from dynamically building the server URL from the incoming HTTP Host header.