CVE-2020-18698

Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to launch brute force login attempts without restriction via the 'login' function in…

published August 16, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A lack of authentication restrictions in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 paves the way for endless brute force login attempts — it's like leaving your front door wide open while the neighborhood's best lockpick is on the prowl! 🔑 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant with no limits on how many times a customer can try to enter their PIN at the register. Each unsuccessful attempt creates a longer queue, but it also gives the would-be thief more chances to find that magical code to access your sensitive data. An attacker could flood the login function with endless attempts, potentially cracking passwords and gaining unauthorized access. This could lead to compromised user accounts, data breaches, and a loss of trust from your users — a recipe for disaster that no one wants!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant with no limits on how many times a customer can try to enter their PIN at the register. Each unsuccessful attempt creates a longer queue, but it also gives the would-be thief more chances to find that magical code to access your sensitive data. This improper authentication vulnerability allows attackers to bypass login restrictions in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 by repeatedly attempting to log in without any lockout mechanism, making brute force attacks alarmingly simple.

What to do

An attacker could flood the login function with endless attempts, potentially cracking passwords and gaining unauthorized access. This could lead to compromised user accounts, data breaches, and a loss of trust from your users — a recipe for disaster that no one wants! To protect your application, implement rate limiting on login attempts to thwart brute force attacks. Additionally, consider updating to a newer version or implementing strong password policies and CAPTCHA to add an extra layer of security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can fortify your application and keep cyber villains at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02042 · 81.0th percentile
Published
2021-08-16T17:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 17:54Z
    Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to launch brute force login attempts without restriction via the 'login' function in…
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