CVE-2023-2531CWE-307

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in azuracast/azuracast

High · published May 5, 2023

CVSS v3.0
7.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improper restriction on authentication attempts has been discovered in AzuraCast before version 0.18.3! Think of it like a bouncer at a club who forgets to check IDs after the first couple of guests. Once inside, anyone can try to sneak in without proper verification! This vulnerability allows attackers to flood the authentication process with guesses, potentially unlocking unauthorized access to sensitive data. If exploited, an attacker could gain access and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a bouncer at a club who forgets to check IDs after the first couple of guests. Once inside, anyone can try to sneak in without proper verification! CVE-2023-2531 involves insufficient restrictions on excessive authentication attempts, making it possible for an attacker to perform brute-force attacks without being blocked.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to flood the authentication process with guesses, potentially unlocking unauthorized access to sensitive data. If exploited, an attacker could gain access and wreak havoc! Upgrade to AzuraCast version 0.18.3 or higher right away! Additionally, consider implementing further rate-limiting measures to enhance your authentication security. Don't wait — act now to protect your system! You’ve got this! Take these steps, and your security will be stronger than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00787 · 55.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2023-05-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 00:00Z
    Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in azuracast/azuracast
    cvelistv5