CVE-2020-15367

Venki Supravizio BPM 10.1.2 does not limit the number of authentication attempts

published July 7, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unauthenticated user can hammer away at your login page without limits! This is the perfect storm for a brute-force attack, and it’s lurking in Venki Supravizio BPM 10.1.2. 🔥 Think of it like a café where anyone can keep ordering drinks and attempting to pay with the wrong card—there's no limit to how many times they can try until they get it right! Eventually, they'll just get free drinks until someone steps in. If left unaddressed, an attacker could gain unauthorized access by repeatedly guessing passwords, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting service. This could lead to a catastrophic breach of security, where attackers stroll right in as if they owned the place!

Put simply

Think of it like a café where anyone can keep ordering drinks and attempting to pay with the wrong card—there's no limit to how many times they can try until they get it right! Eventually, they'll just get free drinks until someone steps in. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a limit on authentication attempts, allowing brute-force attacks to proceed unchecked against the login page.

What to do

If left unaddressed, an attacker could gain unauthorized access by repeatedly guessing passwords, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting service. This could lead to a catastrophic breach of security, where attackers stroll right in as if they owned the place! To secure your system, implement a lockout mechanism that limits the number of failed login attempts from a single IP address. Additionally, consider adding CAPTCHA or multi-factor authentication to further strengthen your defenses! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you'll shore up your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01987 · 80.5th percentile
Published
2020-07-07T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 14:00Z
    Venki Supravizio BPM 10.1.2 does not limit the number of authentication attempts
    cvelistv5