CVE-2026-45013
HIGHApostrophe has a Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password and Improper Input Validation
Title source: cnaDescription
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. Versions up to and including 4.29.0 have a password reset flow that constructs the reset URL using `req.hostname`, which is derived directly from the attacker-controlled HTTP `Host` header when `apos.baseUrl` is not explicitly configured. An unauthenticated attacker who knows a victim's email address can send a crafted reset request that causes the application to email the victim a reset link pointing to the attacker's domain. When the victim clicks the link, the valid reset token is delivered to the attacker, enabling full account takeover. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
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https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-gf43-24g3-5hw2
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0023
EPSS Percentile
13.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-20
CWE-640
Status
published
Products (2)
apostrophecms/apostrophe
<= 4.29.0
npm/apostrophe
0 - 4.29.0npm
Published
Jun 12, 2026
Tracked Since
Jun 13, 2026