Missing Authorization

CVE-2025-26378

Summary

A CWE-862 "Missing Authorization" in maxprofile/users/routes.lua in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an authenticated (low-privileged) attacker to reset passwords, including the ones of administrator accounts, via crafted HTTP requests.

Impact

An authenticated low-privileged remote attacker may reset administrator passwords, gaining full control over the system.

Issue Date

February 11, 2025

Affects

This issue affects: Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0.

CVE Name

CVE-2025-26378

CVSS Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS Score

8.8

Solution

An official solution has not been communicated by the vendor. The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers. As a temporary solution, until a patch is released, it is highly recommended to: 1) periodically review the passwords of users - especially sensitive accounts, e.g., administrators - on the management web application exposed by devices running Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 and confirm that are set as expected; 2) review all accounts on the same management web application and delete unnecessary ones.

Mitigations

Acknowledgements

Diego Giubertoni of Nozomi Networks

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