OpenText Self Service Password Reset up to 4.8 Patch 2 improper validation of specified quantity in input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenText Self Service Password Reset up to 4.8 Patch 2. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-5808. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenText Self Service Password Reset up to 4.8 Patch 2. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1284. The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText Self Service Password Reset allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Self Service Password Reset from before 4.8 patch 3.

The advisory is shared at docs.microfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-5808 since 06/06/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch 4.8 Patch 3 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Remote: Yes

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Patch: 4.8 Patch 3

Timelineinfo

06/06/2025 CVE reserved
08/29/2025 +84 days Advisory disclosed
08/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.microfocus.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-5808 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5808
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321921

Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2025 17:57
Changes: 08/29/2025 17:57 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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