diff --git a/functions/passwd.cpp b/functions/passwd.cpp
index 5076349..778fb39 100755
--- a/functions/passwd.cpp
+++ b/functions/passwd.cpp
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ Passwd::Passwd()
 
 bool Passwd::HasAccess()
 {
-	return cur->session->puser != 0;
+	// a not logged user can use this function to reset his password
+	return true;
 }
 
 
@@ -282,6 +283,9 @@ void Passwd::MakeGet()
 {
 	if( cur->request->IsParam(L"resetpassword") )
 		ShowResetPasswordForm();
+	else
+	if( !cur->session->puser )
+		cur->request->status = WINIX_ERR_PERMISSION_DENIED;
 }