In cPanel before 90.0.17, 2FA can be bypassed via a brute-force approach (SEC-575).
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cpanel | Cpanel | * | 11.86.0.32 (excluding) |
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 11.90.0 (including) | 11.90.0.17 (excluding) |
| Cpanel | Cpanel | 11.92.0 (including) | 11.92.0.2 (excluding) |
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]