CVE-2019-3766CWE-307

Dell EMC ECS versions prior to 3.4.0.0 contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability

High · published September 27, 2019

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthenticated attacker can launch a password brute-force assault on Dell EMC ECS versions before 3.4.0.0! 🔥 Think of it like a thief trying every key on a keychain until they find the one that opens the door. In this case, the door is your sensitive data, and the keys are all the potential passwords an attacker can guess. If successful, an attacker could waltz right into your accounts, accessing confidential information and potentially wreaking havoc on your systems. This means unauthorized access, data breaches, and a massive headache for your security team when they discover the intrusion.

Put simply

Think of it like a thief trying every key on a keychain until they find the one that opens the door. In this case, the door is your sensitive data, and the keys are all the potential passwords an attacker can guess. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to attempt unlimited authentication attempts due to an improper restriction on excessive login attempts, making it easier for them to crack passwords without any limits.

What to do

If successful, an attacker could waltz right into your accounts, accessing confidential information and potentially wreaking havoc on your systems. This means unauthorized access, data breaches, and a massive headache for your security team when they discover the intrusion. Update to Dell EMC ECS version 3.4.0.0 or later immediately to close this gap. Additionally, consider enabling account lockout policies and monitoring failed login attempts to bolster your defenses. You've got this! Patch up and keep your data safe from prying eyes. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01950 · 80.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2019-09-27T20:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 SEP 20:22Z
    Dell EMC ECS versions prior to 3.4.0.0 contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability
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