CVE-2026-45013
HighCVSS 8.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk13th percentile - higher than 13% of all known CVEs
Summary
ApostropheCMS is a Node.js content management system that in versions up to 4.29.0 has a vulnerability in the password reset process. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send a crafted reset request that results in a reset link being sent to the attacker's domain.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can take over a victim's account if they know the victim's email address, posing a serious threat to user data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to configure `apos.baseUrl` to prevent attackers from exploiting the `Host` header and to monitor for available security updates.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.