CVE-2022-3268CWE-521

Weak Password Requirements in ikus060/minarca

Critical · published September 22, 2022

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A password like '12345' could be all it takes to unlock the door to your GitHub repository! Think of it as a club with a bouncer who doesn't check IDs — anyone can just walk right in, no questions asked! If an attacker discovers weak password practices, they could easily gain unauthorized access, put your sensitive data at risk, modify critical files, or even hijack the entire repository. This scenario could lead to an absolute catastrophe for your project, with serious repercussions for data integrity and security.

Put simply

Think of it as a club with a bouncer who doesn't check IDs — anyone can just walk right in, no questions asked! CVE-2022-3268 highlights weak password requirements in the GitHub repository 'ikus060/minarca' versions prior to 4.2.2, allowing users to set easily guessable passwords, making accounts vulnerable to brute-force attacks.

What to do

If an attacker discovers weak password practices, they could easily gain unauthorized access, put your sensitive data at risk, modify critical files, or even hijack the entire repository. This scenario could lead to an absolute catastrophe for your project, with serious repercussions for data integrity and security. Immediately upgrade to version 4.2.2 or later to implement stronger password policies. Additionally, enforce password complexity requirements and encourage users to change weak passwords to ensure heightened security. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be on your way to fortifying your defenses and securing your repository. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01422 · 72.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2022-09-22T09:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 09:20Z
    Weak Password Requirements in ikus060/minarca
    cvelistv5