8.6
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2023-53958
LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 Account Takeover via HTTP Host Header
Description

LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 contains a password reset vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate HTTP Host headers during token generation. Attackers can craft malicious password reset requests that generate tokens sent to a controlled server, enabling potential account takeover by intercepting and using stolen reset tokens.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update the software to prevent manipulation of HTTP Host headers during token generation.
  • Update LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password to the latest version.
  • Validate and sanitize all HTTP Host header inputs.
  • Ensure secure token generation practices are implemented.
  • Implement account lockout mechanisms.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53958.

URL Resource
https://github.com/ltb-project/self-service-password
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51275
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ldap-tool-box-self-service-password-account-takeover-via-http-host-header
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53958 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description LDAP Tool Box Self Service Password 1.5.2 contains a password reset vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate HTTP Host headers during token generation. Attackers can craft malicious password reset requests that generate tokens sent to a controlled server, enabling potential account takeover by intercepting and using stolen reset tokens.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-640
    Added Reference https://github.com/ltb-project/self-service-password
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51275
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ldap-tool-box-self-service-password-account-takeover-via-http-host-header
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.6
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Base CVSS Score: 7.5
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