Weak password requirements in Kiwi - CVE-2023-22451
Published: January 5, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70717
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22451
CWE-ID: CWE-521
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Kiwi
Kiwi
Software vendor:
Kiwi TCMS
Kiwi TCMS
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.
The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements when register new accounts and/or change passwords. An authenticated attacker with physical access can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.