Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in wger



Published: 2024-07-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2650
CWE-ID CWE-307
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		wger
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor wger Project

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

EUVDB-ID: #VU93706

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2650

CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can guess valid usernames and corresponding passwords.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

wger: 1.0 - 2.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://huntr.dev/bounties/f0d85efa-4e78-4b1d-848f-edea115af64b
http://github.com/wger-project/wger/commit/5e3167e3a2dc95836fa2607fe201524c031a2c4c


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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