Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textpattern | Textpattern | 4.0.5 (including) | 4.0.5 (including) |
| Textpattern | Ubuntu | hardy | * |
| Textpattern | Ubuntu | upstream | * |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28793
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4786
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487483/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28793
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4786
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487483/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27606