CVE-2023-33759

SpliceCom Maximiser Soft PBX v1.5 and before does not restrict excessive authentication attempts, allowing attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force…

Critical · published January 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can brute force their way through without breaking a sweat! The SpliceCom Maximiser Soft PBX v1.5 and earlier has a flaw that fails to limit excessive authentication attempts, opening the door for malicious access. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel with no limit on how many times someone can try to guess your room key code. Every failed attempt just lets them keep trying, making it shockingly easy for them to eventually stroll right in! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication completely and gain unauthorized access to sensitive phone system configurations. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to data leaks, call interception, or even system hijacking, putting users at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel with no limit on how many times someone can try to guess your room key code. Every failed attempt just lets them keep trying, making it shockingly easy for them to eventually stroll right in! The flaw lies in the lack of restrictions on successive authentication attempts, enabling attackers to conduct brute force attacks and guess passwords without being locked out.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication completely and gain unauthorized access to sensitive phone system configurations. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to data leaks, call interception, or even system hijacking, putting users at serious risk. To secure your system, upgrade to the latest version of SpliceCom Maximiser Soft PBX. Implement account lockout policies to limit failed login attempts and consider adding multi-factor authentication for an added layer of security. Don't leave your door wide open! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll transform into a security hero 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
0.00799 · 56.1th percentile
Published
2024-01-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 00:00Z
    SpliceCom Maximiser Soft PBX v1.5 and before does not restrict excessive authentication attempts, allowing attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force…
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