CVE-2025-57942 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the product Emergency Password Reset developed by andy_moyle. This vulnerability affects versions up to 9.0, with no specific lower bound version provided. CSRF vulnerabilities allow an attacker to trick an authenticated user into submitting a forged HTTP request to a web application in which the user is currently authenticated. In this case, the vulnerability resides in the Emergency Password Reset functionality, which is a critical feature that allows users to reset their passwords in emergency situations. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user without their consent or knowledge. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N indicates that the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), does not require privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), and the impact is limited to integrity (I:L) with no confidentiality (C:N) or availability (A:N) impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes are currently linked. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which is the standard identifier for CSRF issues. The lack of patches suggests that organizations using this product should be vigilant and consider compensating controls until a fix is available.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the integrity of user accounts and password reset processes. An attacker exploiting this CSRF flaw could potentially cause users to unknowingly reset their passwords or trigger other unauthorized password reset actions, leading to account lockouts or unauthorized access if combined with other attack vectors. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise could facilitate further attacks such as account takeover or social engineering. Organizations relying on Emergency Password Reset for critical identity and access management functions may face operational disruptions and increased support costs. Additionally, regulatory frameworks like GDPR emphasize the protection of user credentials and account integrity, so exploitation could lead to compliance issues and reputational damage. The risk is heightened in environments where users frequently access the affected application via web browsers without additional CSRF protections or multi-factor authentication.

Since no patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include enforcing strict anti-CSRF tokens in all password reset forms and verifying the origin of requests via the Referer or Origin headers. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can reduce the impact of unauthorized password resets. Organizations should also monitor logs for unusual password reset activity and educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links while authenticated. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the Emergency Password Reset endpoints. Additionally, limiting the session lifetime and requiring re-authentication for sensitive operations can reduce the window of opportunity for exploitation. Finally, organizations should maintain close communication with the vendor for timely patch releases and apply updates as soon as they become available.