Mattermost · Report #1888915
Reset password link sent over unsecured http protocol
Validstatus
highseverity
$750bounty
440upvotes
10 May 2023disclosed
How it was found
Summary:
After creating the workspace, if victim clicks on forgot password then reset password link has been generated and sent over mail and that password link is unsecured http protocol.
Steps To Reproduce:
- Signup to a workspace
- Navigate to https://h1-\*your-own-instance\*.cloud.mattermost.com/reset_password and enter signup email
- Check email, you will get reset passwork link. {F2201387}
- Copy that link paste in notepad and observe the protocol. {F2201388}
Mitigation:
Generate reset password link with secured https protocol.
Impact
If the victim opens the reset password link and forgot to update the password, anyone from intermediate computers through network or sniffer can reset the password.