Soosyze CMS 2.0 allows brute-force login attacks via the /user/login endpoint due to missing rate-limiting and lockout mechanisms. An attacker can repeatedly submit login attempts without restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized administrative access. This vulnerability corresponds to CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.
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.
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]