CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedFOSSBilling versions 0.5.6 to 0.7.2 are vulnerable due to a flaw in the password reset mechanism, where existing reset tokens are reused instead of generating new ones, allowing attackers to exploit unexpired links even after a new request is made. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to client accounts, as it undermines the integrity of the password reset process. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize updating to version 0.8.0 or implementing recommended workarounds to mitigate potential unauthorized access.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
FOSSBilling is a free, open-source billing and client management system. In versions 0.5.6 through 0.7.2, when a `ClientPasswordReset` record already exists for a client (from a previous unexpired reset request), subsequent calls to the `reset_password` guest API endpoint reuse the existing token instead of generating a new one. The 15-minute validity window is anchored to the first request's `created_at` timestamp, not the time of the most recent email. An attacker who obtained the original reset link remains able to use it even after the victim requests a new reset, because the original token is never invalidated or rotated. Version 0.8.0 patches the issue. Some workarounds are available. Configure a reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx, Apache, Cloudflare) to apply per-IP rate limiting to the `/client/reset-password` endpoint to minimize the window of opportunity, and/or manually clear expired `client_password_reset` records from the database after a client reports a suspected compromise.