An issue was discovered in Click Studios Passwordstate 8.9 (Build 8973).If the user of the system has assigned himself a PIN code for entering from a mobile device using the built-in generator (4 digits), a remote attacker has the opportunity to conduct a brute force attack on this PIN code. As result, remote attacker retrieves all passwords from another systems, available for affected account.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passwordstate | Clickstudios | 8.9-build_8973 (including) | 8.9-build_8973 (including) |
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.
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]