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CVE-2017-5537: Weblate user account enumeration via reset password form

May 17, 2022 (updated November 19, 2024)

The password reset form in Weblate before 2.10.1 provides different error messages depending on whether the email address is associated with an account, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a series of requests.

References

  • github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate
  • github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/blob/weblate-2.10.1/docs/changes.rst
  • github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/abe0d2a29a1d8e896bfe829c8461bf8b391f1079
  • github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/issues/1317
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-j24g-gm76-j829
  • github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/weblate/PYSEC-2017-42.yaml
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5537

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 2.10.1

Fixed versions

  • 2.10.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.10.1 or above.

Impact 5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

Source file

pypi/Weblate/CVE-2017-5537.yml

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