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Missing Rate Limiting in Web Applications operating on...

Critical severity Unreviewed Published Dec 1, 2021 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 1, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

Missing Rate Limiting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 on the Login Form allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform multiple login attempts, which facilitates gaining privileges.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Nov 30, 2021
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Dec 1, 2021
Last updated Feb 1, 2023

Severity

Critical

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(76th percentile)

Weaknesses

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2021-42544

GHSA ID

GHSA-jxgv-3jv5-8mh9

Source code

No known source code

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