Vulnerability identifier: #VU22797

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18986

CWE-ID: CWE-799

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pimcore
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Pimcore

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts. A remote attacker can brute-force (guess) valid usernames by using the "forgot password" functionality as it returns distinct messages for invalid password and non-existing users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pimcore: 6.0.0 - 6.2.1

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External links
http://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/4a7bba5c3f818852cbbd29fa124f7fb09a207185
http://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/compare/v6.2.1...v6.2.2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.