CVE-2024-47088CWE-307

User Enumeration vulnerability

Critical · published September 19, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An API that lets attackers brute-force their way in? That's exactly what's happening with Apex Softcell LD Geo, where there's a gaping hole for excessive failed authentication attempts! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel front desk that never locks the door after too many failed check-ins—anyone can come right in if they keep trying! Each failed login attempts to gain access, just like someone repeatedly entering the lobby with the wrong room key. An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially exposing sensitive information or even taking control of critical systems. This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, identity theft, or unauthorized transactions—absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel front desk that never locks the door after too many failed check-ins—anyone can come right in if they keep trying! Each failed login attempts to gain access, just like someone repeatedly entering the lobby with the wrong room key. This vulnerability stems from missing restrictions on excessive failed authentication attempts in the API-based login system of Apex Softcell LD Geo, allowing remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks on the OTP-based login.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially exposing sensitive information or even taking control of critical systems. This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, identity theft, or unauthorized transactions—absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation! Immediately implement rate limiting on the API to restrict the number of failed attempts from a single IP address. Additionally, consider enabling multi-factor authentication and monitoring for unusual login patterns to enhance security. Don't forget to patch to the latest version as soon as it's available! This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00564 · 46.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-307 · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Published
2024-09-19T06:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 SEP 06:13Z
    User Enumeration vulnerability
    cvelistv5