CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-3735

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Apr 13, 2024 | Modified: Apr 13, 2024
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

A vulnerability was found in Smart Office up to 20240405. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file Main.aspx. The manipulation of the argument New Password/Confirm Password with the input 1 leads to weak password requirements. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-260574 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

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