CVE-2026-24443
Unverified Password Change Vulnerability in EventSentry Web Reports
Publication date: 2026-02-24
Last updated on: 2026-02-26
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netikus | eventsentry | to 6.0.1.20 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-620 | When setting a new password for a user, the product does not require knowledge of the original password, or using another form of authentication. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2026-24443 is an unverified password change vulnerability in EventSentry versions prior to 6.0.1.20. The issue exists in the Web Reports interface's account management functionality, where the password change mechanism does not require validation of the current password before allowing a new password to be set."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'An attacker who gains temporary access to an authenticated user session can change the account password without knowing the original credentials. This allows the attacker to take over the account persistently.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If administrative accounts are affected, this vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation.'}] [2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with temporary access to an authenticated session to change the account password without knowing the original password.
As a result, the attacker can gain persistent control over the compromised account.
If the compromised account has administrative privileges, the attacker may escalate their privileges, potentially gaining full control over the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade EventSentry to version 6.0.1.20 or later, as versions prior to this contain the unverified password change flaw.
Additionally, restrict access to the Web Reports interface to trusted users only and monitor authenticated sessions closely to prevent unauthorized password changes.