CVE-2023-38877
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-29
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A host header injection vulnerability exists in gugoan's Economizzer v.0.9-beta1 and commit 3730880 (April 2023). By sending a specially crafted host header in the reset password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This allows an attacker to reset other users' passwords.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-09-28
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-38877?
A host header injection vulnerability exists in gugoan's Economizzer v.0.9-beta1 and commit 3730880 (April 2023). By sending a specially crafted host header in the reset password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This allows an attacker to reset other users' passwords.
Is CVE-2023-38877 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-38877 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-29, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38877?
CVE-2023-38877 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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