CVE-2021-29023 json
InvoicePlane 1.5.11 doesn't have any rate-limiting for password reset and the reset token is generated using a weak mechanism that is predi…
published 2021-05-17 5 y ago modified 2026-07-29 3 mo ago also EUVD-2021-15669
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
InvoicePlane 1.5.11 doesn't have any rate-limiting for password reset and the reset token is generated using a weak mechanism that is predictable.
Patch / fix
- github.com/InvoicePlane/InvoicePlane#767 pull request
Exploit prediction
1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- notnnor.github.io https://notnnor.github.io/research/2021/03/16/weak-password-recovery-mechanism-in-invoiceplane.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
References
-
github.com
/InvoicePlane/InvoicePlane/pull/767
patch, third-party-advisory
-
notnnor.github.io
/research/2021/03/16/weak-password-recovery-mechanism-in-invoiceplane.html
exploit, issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
- seran.github.io /research/2021/03/16/weak-password-recovery-mechanism-in-invoiceplane.html
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-29023
- NVD CVE-2021-29023
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