CVE-2026-45013

HIGH

Apostrophe has a Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password and Improper Input Validation

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

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

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