# CVE-2016-9479: The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted reques

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-12-02 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted request.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://b2evolution.net/downloads/6-7-9-stable
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037393
- https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/issues/33
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95006

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