SB2023101719 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server



SB2023101719 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server

Published: October 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023101719
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39960)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the number of login attempts is not limited within the WebDAV endpoint. A remote user can perform a brute-force attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.