CVE-2020-25728: The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-25728?

reset password: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-25728 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25728 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-25728 affect?

CVE-2020-25728 affects reset password. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-25728?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-25728 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting reset password. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2020-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alfresco

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alfresco reset password UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.0

Fixed in: 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reset-password || rpm -q reset-password || reset-password --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade reset-password

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade reset-password

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-25728?

reset password: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25728 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25728 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-25728 affect?

CVE-2020-25728 affects reset password. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco has a broken algorithm (involving an increment) that allows a malicious user to change any user's account password include the admin account.

How urgent is CVE-2020-25728?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-25727 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The Reset Password add-on before 1.2.0 for Alfresco suffers from CMIS-SQL Injection, which allows a malicious
CVE-2020-15181 CRITICAL 9.3 UPGRADE The Alfresco Reset Password add-on before version 1.2.0 relies on untrusted inputs in a security decision

References

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