Vulnerability identifier: #VU71357
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-521
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
phpMyFAQ
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Thorsten Rinne
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.
The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements. A remote user can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
phpMyFAQ: 2.5.2 - 3.1.9
External links
http://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/8beed2fca5b0b82c6ba866d0ffd286d0c1fbf596
http://huntr.dev/bounties/fac01e9f-e3e5-4985-94ad-59a76485f215
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.