CVE-2023-0777CWE-305

Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in modoboa/modoboa

High · published February 10, 2023

CVSS v3.0
8.6
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authentication bypass vulnerability lurks in modoboa versions prior to 2.0.4! Attackers could potentially waltz right past security checks like it’s a VIP party without an invitation. 🎉 Think of it like a hotel with a broken front desk — without a proper check-in process, anyone can stroll into the lobby and access restricted areas that should only be available to guests. This flaw allows unauthorized users to bypass normal authentication processes. If exploited, attackers could gain access to sensitive data and functionalities, potentially taking control of critical management features. The implications are serious, as anyone could impersonate an admin and wreak havoc on the system.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a broken front desk — without a proper check-in process, anyone can stroll into the lobby and access restricted areas that should only be available to guests. This flaw allows unauthorized users to bypass normal authentication processes. This vulnerability arises from a primary weakness in the authentication mechanism within the modoboa application, allowing unauthorized users to bypass login requirements entirely. As a result, any user can access features meant for authenticated individuals without proper credentials.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could gain access to sensitive data and functionalities, potentially taking control of critical management features. The implications are serious, as anyone could impersonate an admin and wreak havoc on the system. To fix this, immediately update modoboa to version 2.0.4 or later. Additionally, review your authentication checks to ensure they’re robust enough to prevent this kind of bypass from occurring in the future. You’ve got this! Secure your application with the latest patches and keep those unauthorized guests out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15207 · 96.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-305 · Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
Published
2023-02-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 00:00Z
    Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in modoboa/modoboa
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