#VU67172 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in PlexTrac


Published: 2022-09-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67172

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37145

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PlexTrac
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in the login page. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://plextrac.com
http://www.controlgap.com/blog/a-plextrac-story


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.


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