CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2020-27423

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Published: Nov 16, 2020 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
7.5
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS 2.x
5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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Anuko Time Tracker v1.19.23.5311 lacks rate limit on the password reset module which allows attacker to perform Denial of Service attack on any legitimate users mailbox

Weakness

The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
Time_trackerAnuko*1.19.23.5311 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • Common protection mechanisms include:

  • Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid [REF-1482].

  • Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]

References