CVE-2020-37172
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CSRF Vulnerability in AVideo 8.1 Enables Password Reset Abuse

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
AVideo Platform 8.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to reset user passwords by exploiting the password recovery mechanism. Attackers can craft malicious requests to the recoverPass endpoint using the user's recovery token to change account credentials without authentication.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2020-37172
EUVD
EUVD-2020-31128
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wwbn avideo 8.1
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in AVideo Platform 8.1 and is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) issue. It allows attackers to reset user passwords by exploiting the password recovery mechanism. Specifically, attackers can craft malicious requests to the recoverPass endpoint using the user's recovery token, enabling them to change account credentials without needing to authenticate.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to reset user passwords without authorization. This means attackers could take over user accounts by changing their credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or services within the AVideo Platform.

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