CVE-2022-45482CWE-521

Lazy Mouse server enforces weak password requirements and doesn't implement rate limiting, allowing remote unauthenticated users to easily and quickly brute…

Critical · published December 2, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Picture this: with just a few guesses, an attacker can unlock the door to your data! That's exactly what's happening with CVE-2022-45482 in Lazy Mouse servers. 🔥 Think of it like a poorly secured bank vault with a flimsy combination lock where anyone can try thousands of combinations without any interruption — a recipe for disaster! An attacker can brute force the PIN with astonishing ease, giving them the keys to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This could lead to catastrophic data loss, unauthorized access, or complete takeover of affected systems, making it an absolutely devastating security risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly secured bank vault with a flimsy combination lock where anyone can try thousands of combinations without any interruption — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises because Lazy Mouse servers enforce weak password requirements and fail to implement rate limiting, allowing unauthorized users to repeatedly attempt PIN entry without restrictions.

What to do

An attacker can brute force the PIN with astonishing ease, giving them the keys to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This could lead to catastrophic data loss, unauthorized access, or complete takeover of affected systems, making it an absolutely devastating security risk! Immediate action is necessary: strengthen the password policies to enforce complexity, implement rate limiting to slow down brute-force attempts, and ensure all systems are updated to the latest versions. Don't delay on this one! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses upgraded in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01383 · 72.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2022-12-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 00:00Z
    Lazy Mouse server enforces weak password requirements and doesn't implement rate limiting, allowing remote unauthenticated users to easily and quickly brute…
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