Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0. The password-reset algorithm is flawed, allowing a malicious user to change any account password, including an administrator account. That creates a serious account-takeover risk where the vulnerable add-on is installed.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any Alfresco system using the affected add-on, especially internet-accessible or business-critical instances. The main business risk is unauthorized account takeover through password changes.
Technical view
CVE-2020-25728 is a broken password-reset algorithm in the Alfresco Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0, described as involving an increment flaw. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, or detailed vendor metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Alfresco environments that installed the third-party Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0. The source data does not identify default Alfresco exposure or affected platform versions.
Exploitation context
The CVE description supports arbitrary password changes, including admin accounts. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPE, or detailed exploit-status evidence is included. Analysis should stay tied to confirmed add-on presence and version before expanding scope.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Alfresco deployments using the Reset Password add-on.
- Upgrade the add-on to version 1.2.0 or later where applicable.
- Remove or disable the add-on if it is not required.
- Review maintainer guidance for any deployment-specific remediation.
- Audit administrator password changes during the likely exposure period.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Reset Password add-on is installed.
- Record the installed add-on version for each Alfresco instance.
- Verify no instance runs a version earlier than 1.2.0.
- Review account audit logs for unexpected password changes.
- Check whether administrator accounts were modified unexpectedly.
Public sources used
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Credential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://amriunix.com/post/alfresco-reset-password-add-on-0-day-vulnerabilities/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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