What is the Lack of Password Confirmation Change Email Address Vulnerability?

When a user wishes to change his or her password, the current password is required before the request can be processed. This should also be done when changing the email address.

Attack Scenario: If someone forgets to log out of an account on a public computer, anyone may change the email to their own and validate it. Then, using the forget password option, it may alter the password as well.

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