#VU78355 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Weincloud ​Account API


Published: 2023-07-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78355

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-2023-32657

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Weincloud ​Account API
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Weintek

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the number of login attempts is not limited. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack on credentials with authentication hints from error message responses.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Weincloud ​Account API: 0.13.6


External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-04


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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