#VU78826 Weak password requirements in Apache InLong - CVE-2023-31098

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78826

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31098

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache InLong
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements, as Apache InLong users can change their current passwords to a simple password strings. An attacker can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords, which can result in application compromise.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache InLong: 1.1.0 - 1.6.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1fvloc3no1gbffzrcsx9ltsg08wr2d1w

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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.