Description
OpenC3 COSMOS provides the functionality needed to send commands to and receive data from one or more embedded systems. Prior to versions 6.10.5 and 7.0.0-rc3, the OpenC3 password change functionality allows a user to change their password without providing the old password, by accepting a valid session token instead. In assumed breach scenarios, this behaviour can be exploited by an attacker who has already obtained a valid session token, to gain persistence in hijacked account (including admin) and prevent legitimate users from accessing the account. This issue has been patched in versions 6.10.5 and 7.0.0-rc3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenC3 | cosmos | < 6.10.5; >= 7.0.0.pre.rc1, < 7.0.0-rc3 |
References
- https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/commit/2e623714e3426d5ae81b6f8239d4a2a6937ef776Patch
- https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/releases/tag/v6.10.5Release Notes
- https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/releases/tag/v7.0.0-rc3Release Notes
- https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/security/advisories/GHSA-wgx6-g857-jjf7Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/security/advisories/GHSA-wgx6-g857-jjf7Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 4, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed