A vulnerability was identified in FaveoSuite Faveo Helpdesk 2.0.3. (CVE-2026-115973)
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 07:47:31 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LWhat to do
Description
CVE-2026-115973 is a medium severity vulnerability in FaveoSuite Faveo Helpdesk version 2.0.3 affecting the password recovery functionality. The issue lies in the ForgotPasswordController::sendResetLinkEmail and PasswordController::reset functions, which allow weak password recovery mechanisms. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and may lead to compromised account recovery processes.
Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit weak password recovery mechanisms, which may lead to unauthorized access or compromise of user accounts. The CVSS score of 7.3 (medium severity) reflects potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Summary
CVE-2026-115973 identifies a security weakness in FaveoSuite Faveo Helpdesk version 2.0.3 within the password recovery process, involving the ForgotPasswordController::sendResetLinkEmail and PasswordController::reset functions in app/Http/Controllers/Auth/ForgotPasswordController.php. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit weak password recovery, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor was notified early, but no patch or fix information is available at this time.
Weaknesses
- CWE-640Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighOWASP Top 10 A07:2025: Authentication Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.