CVE-2023-49589 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A detailed article outlining the insufficient entropy vulnerability in WWBN AVideo dev master commit 15fed957fb that can lead to arbitrary user password recovery when exploited.

Understanding CVE-2023-49589

This section provides insights into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2023-49589.

What is CVE-2023-49589?

CVE-2023-49589 is an insufficient entropy vulnerability in the userRecoverPass.php recoverPass generation functionality of WWBN AVideo dev master commit 15fed957fb. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to recover arbitrary user passwords.

The Impact of CVE-2023-49589

This vulnerability has a high severity level, with a base score of 8.8. Exploitation can result in unauthorized password recovery, compromising user confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-49589

Explore the vulnerability description, affected systems, versions, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises due to weak password recovery mechanisms for forgotten passwords, categorized under CWE-640. Attackers leverage this flaw by crafting HTTP requests to trigger unauthorized password recovery.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: WWBN
Product: AVideo
Affected Version: dev master commit 15fed957fb

Exploitation Mechanism

By sending a malicious HTTP request, threat actors exploit the insufficient entropy vulnerability to recover any user's password, compromising system security.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to secure systems against CVE-2023-49589 through immediate steps and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

To mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2023-49589, follow these immediate steps:

Disable password recovery functionality temporarily.
Monitor HTTP requests for suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enhance system security in the long run by:

Implementing multi-factor authentication.
Regularly updating password recovery mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Vendor patches and updates play a crucial role in addressing vulnerabilities. Stay informed about security patches released by WWBN for AVideo.