CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-40706

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Published: Aug 24, 2023 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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There is no limit on the number of login attempts in the web server for the SNAP PAC S1 Firmware version R10.3b. This could allow for a brute-force attack on the built-in web server login.

Weakness

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

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
Snap_pac_s1_firmwareOpto22r10.3b (including)r10.3b (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