Brute-Force Vulnerability in phpMyFAQ by phpMyFAQ Team
CVE-2017-11187

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

pHPMyFAQ

Status
pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-11187?

The vulnerability in phpMyFAQ prior to version 2.9.8 allows attackers to conduct brute-force attacks, rapidly attempting multiple passwords in quick succession during the login process. This weakness compromises the security of user accounts and requires immediate attention to mitigate potential unauthorized access.

References

http://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2017-07-12
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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