SB2022031008 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens Mendix Forgot Password Appstore module
Published: March 10, 2022
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26314)
CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to initial passwords are generated in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain valid credentials.
2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26313)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can use the sign up flow to hijack arbitrary user accounts.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.