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CVE-2023-53943: GLPI 9.5.7 reveals valid usernames through password reset

CVE-2023-53943 · published 10 months ago
Summary

The password reset feature in GLPI version 9.5.7 can be used to check whether an email address belongs to a user of the system. An attacker can submit many email addresses and see different responses that tell them which accounts exist, helping them plan further attacks. Apply the available update or patch from GLPI to fix the reset process and prevent this information leakage.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
glpi-project glpi 9.5.7
cpe:2.3:a:glpi-project:glpi:9.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
GLPI 9.5.7 Username Enumeration Vulnerability via Lost Password Endpoint
GLPI 9.5.7 contains a username enumeration vulnerability in the lost password recovery mechanism that allows attackers to validate email addresses. Attackers can systematically test email addresses by submitting requests to the password reset endpoint and analyzing response differences to identify valid user accounts.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-203Observable Discrepancy
Timeline
Published18 Dec 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen11 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-53943 · NVD
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