CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-10073

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 'from' method in library/core/class.email.php in Vanilla Forums before version 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the email domain in sent messages. This can lead to the potential acquisition of sensitive information via a crafted HTTP Host header, as demonstrated by a password reset request.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to deceive users, potentially leading to the leakage of personal data or other sensitive information.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Vanilla Forums to version 2.3.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect against header spoofing.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The from method in library/core/class.email.php in Vanilla Forums before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the email domain in sent messages and potentially obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTTP Host header, as demonstrated by a password reset request.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS