Learn about CVE-2020-12735 affecting DomainMOD 4.13.0, allowing account takeover through password reset requests. Find mitigation steps and best practices here.
DomainMOD 4.13.0's reset.php lacks sufficient entropy for password reset requests, potentially leading to an account takeover.
Understanding CVE-2020-12735
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in DomainMOD 4.13.0 that could allow malicious actors to take over user accounts through password reset requests.
What is CVE-2020-12735?
The vulnerability in reset.php within DomainMOD 4.13.0 arises from the insufficient randomness in password reset requests, enabling unauthorized access to user accounts.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12735
The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in account takeovers, compromising user data and system security.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12735
DomainMOD 4.13.0's reset.php vulnerability is further detailed below:
Vulnerability Description
The issue lies in the inadequate entropy used for password reset requests, making it easier for attackers to predict or brute-force reset tokens.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the weak entropy in password reset requests to generate valid tokens and gain unauthorized access to user accounts.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-12735, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates