CVE-2024-2051CWE-307

CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could cause account takeover and unauthorized access to the system…

Critical · published March 18, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing safeguard lets attackers throw as many password guesses at your login form as they want! Think of it like a bank's front door that has no security guard — anyone can just keep trying different keys until they find one that works. That's the kind of vulnerability we're dealing with here! If an attacker cracks your login, they could seize control of accounts and access sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches, loss of trust, and significant financial damage. It's like leaving the vault door wide open — and who knows what could walk out!

Put simply

Think of it like a bank's front door that has no security guard — anyone can just keep trying different keys until they find one that works. That's the kind of vulnerability we're dealing with here! This vulnerability arises from improper restrictions on authentication attempts, allowing brute-force attacks to succeed unchecked. An attacker can exploit this flaw by systematically attempting various passwords until they find the correct one, bypassing security entirely.

What to do

If an attacker cracks your login, they could seize control of accounts and access sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches, loss of trust, and significant financial damage. It's like leaving the vault door wide open — and who knows what could walk out! To secure your system, implement account lockout mechanisms after a certain number of failed attempts, enforce strong password policies, and incorporate CAPTCHAs on your login forms. Finally, keep an eye on login attempts and consider enabling two-factor authentication for an extra layer of protection. You've got this! With these steps, you'll turn the tide and keep your accounts safe from unwanted intruders. 🛡️

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
0.00755 · 54.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2024-03-18T16:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAR 16:03Z
    CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could cause account takeover and unauthorized access to the system…
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