Overview
CVE-2025-62294 identifies a critical security vulnerability affecting SOPlanning, a popular web-based planning and scheduling software. The vulnerability stems from a weak implementation in the password recovery mechanism, specifically the predictable generation of password recovery tokens. This flaw allows a malicious attacker to potentially brute-force these tokens and gain unauthorized access to user accounts, leading to complete account takeover.
Technical Details
The core issue lies in the algorithm used to generate the password recovery tokens. Instead of using a cryptographically secure random number generator (CSPRNG) to produce unpredictable and unique tokens, SOPlanning’s affected versions relied on a weak, easily predictable algorithm. This predictability enables an attacker to generate and test a relatively small set of possible tokens until they find one that matches an active password reset request. The time required to successfully brute-force the tokens would depend on the complexity of the predictable algorithm and the resources available to the attacker, but in many cases, it could be achieved within a reasonable timeframe.
CVSS Analysis
Currently, a CVSS score has not been assigned to CVE-2025-62294. The severity is marked as N/A. However, given the potential for complete account takeover, the vulnerability would likely receive a high to critical CVSS score upon evaluation. Key factors influencing this score would be the attack complexity (dependent on the token generation algorithm), privileges required (none), and the scope (user accounts). A full CVSS analysis will provide a more accurate assessment of the risk.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-62294 can have severe consequences:
- Account Takeover: Attackers can gain full control of user accounts, including administrator accounts.
- Data Breach: Unauthorized access to planning data, schedules, and potentially sensitive information.
- Service Disruption: Malicious actors could disrupt SOPlanning’s functionality, causing operational delays and financial losses.
- Reputational Damage: Compromised accounts and potential data breaches can significantly damage the reputation of organizations using SOPlanning.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The vulnerability has been addressed in SOPlanning version 1.55. It is strongly recommended that all users of SOPlanning upgrade to version 1.55 or later as soon as possible. The update includes a fix that replaces the weak token generation algorithm with a more secure CSPRNG, effectively eliminating the predictability of the password recovery tokens.
- Backup Your Data: Before upgrading, create a full backup of your SOPlanning database and configuration files.
- Download the Latest Version: Download SOPlanning version 1.55 from the official website.
- Install the Update: Follow the upgrade instructions provided by SOPlanning to install the latest version.
- Verify the Installation: After the upgrade, verify that the new version is running correctly and that all functionalities are working as expected.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Continuously monitor your SOPlanning instance for any signs of unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
