SB2019062810 - Security restrictions bypass in web2py



SB2019062810 - Security restrictions bypass in web2py

Published: June 28, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019062810
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10321)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform password brute-force attacks.

The vulnerability exist due to the software does not properly check if a host is denied before password verification. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a password brute-force attack on the targeted system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.