#VU94757 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GroupMe - CVE-2024-38176

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94757

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38176

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GroupMe
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in GroupMe. A remote attacker can make an infinite number of login attempts and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GroupMe: All versions

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38176

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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.