Critical · published July 21, 2025
🚨 Brute force attacks just got a new playground! An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in Drupal Mail Login allows attackers to keep hammering away until they get in. 🔥 Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets an unlimited number of people try to get in without checking their IDs. Eventually, someone sneaks past the crowd and into the party! An attacker could repeatedly attempt to log in using different passwords, risking full access to user accounts. If successful, they could modify content, steal sensitive data, or take control of the site altogether. This vulnerability poses a critical threat that shouldn't be ignored!
Think of it like a bouncer at a club who lets an unlimited number of people try to get in without checking their IDs. Eventually, someone sneaks past the crowd and into the party! This vulnerability in Drupal's Mail Login module allows for brute-force login attempts without adequate restrictions, enabling attackers to exploit weak passwords more easily. Affected versions include Mail Login from 3.0.0 before 3.2.0 and 4.0.0 before 4.2.0.
An attacker could repeatedly attempt to log in using different passwords, risking full access to user accounts. If successful, they could modify content, steal sensitive data, or take control of the site altogether. This vulnerability poses a critical threat that shouldn't be ignored! Immediately upgrade to Mail Login version 3.2.0 or 4.2.0 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing rate limiting or IP blocking to further strengthen your defenses against brute force attacks. Don't wait—secure your site now! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be the hero your Drupal site deserves! 🛡️