CVE-2023-53943

Description

GLPI 9.5.7 contains a username enumeration vulnerability in the lost password recovery mechanism that allows attackers to validate email addresses. Attackers can systematically test email addresses by submitting requests to the password reset endpoint and analyzing response differences to identify valid user accounts.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
glpi-project	glpi	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51418 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51418

Other References

https://glpi-project.org/pt-br/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/glpi-username-enumeration-vulnerability-via-lost-password-endpoint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53943? +

GLPI 9.5.7 contains a username enumeration vulnerability in the lost password recovery mechanism that allows attackers to validate email addresses. Attackers can systematically test email addresses by submitting requests to the password reset endpoint and analyzing response differences to identify valid user accounts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53943? +

CVE-2023-53943 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53943? +

CVE-2023-53943 affects products from glpi-project, specifically: glpi. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53943? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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