CVE-2026-28213
Information Disclosure in EverShop Forgot Password Allows Account Takeover
Publication date: 2026-02-26
Last updated on: 2026-02-28
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| evershop | evershop | to 2.1.1 (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. |
| CWE-200 | The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in EverShop, a TypeScript-first eCommerce platform, in versions prior to 2.1.1. It affects the "Forgot Password" functionality where, when a target email address is specified, the API response returns the password reset token directly. This behavior allows an attacker to obtain the reset token and take over the associated user account.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts as it allows an attacker to take over user accounts without any privileges or user interaction. The attacker can reset passwords and gain full control over the compromised accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access to personal data, financial information, and other sensitive resources.
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 EverShop to version 2.1.1 or later, as this version fixes the issue with the password reset token being exposed.