A CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could allow unauthorized access when an attacker uses brute force. Affected Products: Wiser Smart, EER21000 & EER21001 (V4.5 and prior)
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiser_smart_eer21000_firmware | Schneider-electric | * | 4.5 (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 [REF-1482].
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]