Vulnerability identifier: #VU29500

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14484

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenClinic GA
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Frank Verbeke

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the authentication mechanism has no brute-force prevention. A remote attacker can bypass the system’s account lockout protection, perform a brute-force authentication attack and gain access to the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenClinic GA: 5.09.02 - 5.89.05 b

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-184-01

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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.