CVE-2022-2321CWE-307

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in heroiclabs/nakama

High · published July 5, 2022

CVSS v3.0
7.5
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improperly restricted login attempt mechanism is a doorway for brute-force attacks! The GitHub repository heroiclabs/nakama before version 3.13.0 is vulnerable, making it easy for attackers to guess passwords. 🔥 Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets in anyone who keeps trying — a few persistent folks could eventually slip past without proper checks. This vulnerability is like having no limit on how many times someone can try to get into the club, leading to potential chaos inside! An attacker could repeatedly try to guess login credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even complete control over your system. It's a high-severity issue that needs immediate attention to prevent exploitation!

Put simply

Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets in anyone who keeps trying — a few persistent folks could eventually slip past without proper checks. This vulnerability is like having no limit on how many times someone can try to get into the club, leading to potential chaos inside! This vulnerability allows for excessive authentication attempts without proper restrictions, making it susceptible to brute-force login attempts. Attackers can exploit this flaw by trying numerous password combinations until they find the correct one.

What to do

An attacker could repeatedly try to guess login credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even complete control over your system. It's a high-severity issue that needs immediate attention to prevent exploitation! Upgrade to nakama version 3.13.0 or higher to secure your system against this vulnerability. Implement rate limiting and account lockout policies to mitigate brute-force attacks. Regularly review your security settings to stay ahead of potential threats. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll patch up this vulnerability in no time, boosting your security game! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01581 · 75.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2022-07-05T18:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUL 18:25Z
    Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in heroiclabs/nakama
    cvelistv5