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How the CVE Works
CVE-2025-XXXX affects OMERO.web versions prior to 5.29.1. When a user attempts to reset their password using the “Forgot Password” feature, an error message is displayed that inadvertently reveals sensitive user information. This occurs due to improper error handling in the password reset functionality, exposing details such as account existence or system-specific data. Attackers can exploit this flaw to enumerate valid users, facilitating further targeted attacks.
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Platform: OMERO.web
Version: <5.29.1
Vulnerability: Information Disclosure
Severity: Medium
Date: 2025-08-13
Prediction: Patch expected by 2025-08-20
What Undercode Say
Check OMERO.web version omero version Disable Forgot Password feature omero config set omero.web.show_forgot_password false
How Exploit
- Send password reset requests to enumerate valid users.
- Analyze error messages for leaked data.
Protection from this CVE
- Upgrade to OMERO.web ≥5.29.2.
- Disable “Forgot Password” feature.
Impact
- User enumeration.
- Sensitive data exposure.
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