CVE-2023-24051

A client side rate limit issue discovered in Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via brute force style attacks

High · published December 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky client-side rate limit flaw in Connectize AC21000 lets attackers escalate privileges with just the right amount of persistence! 🚀 Think of it like a popular bakery that only allows a few customers in at a time, but doesn’t check how quickly they’re ordering. If someone keeps coming back and placing orders, they could end up with an unlimited supply of pastries! This vulnerability allows attackers to perform brute force attacks, potentially gaining escalated privileges and compromising the entire system. Imagine a thief getting a master key after just a few tries—once inside, they could take control of everything, from data to settings!

Put simply

Think of it like a popular bakery that only allows a few customers in at a time, but doesn’t check how quickly they’re ordering. If someone keeps coming back and placing orders, they could end up with an unlimited supply of pastries! The rate limiting issue means that the system doesn’t effectively restrict the number of login attempts from a client, allowing brute force attacks to succeed without proper checks.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to perform brute force attacks, potentially gaining escalated privileges and compromising the entire system. Imagine a thief getting a master key after just a few tries—once inside, they could take control of everything, from data to settings! To mitigate this, patch to version 641.139.1.1257 as soon as possible to secure the rate limiting mechanism. Additionally, implement stricter login attempt controls to ensure malicious activity is thwarted at the door! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep those pastries safe from unwanted guests. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00905 · 59.5th percentile
Published
2023-12-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 DEC 00:00Z
    A client side rate limit issue discovered in Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via brute force style attacks
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