Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask by TaleLin
CVE-2020-18698

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Talelin

Status
Lin-cms-flask
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2021

What is CVE-2020-18698?

Lin-CMS-Flask version 0.1.1 is susceptible to an improper authentication vulnerability that permits remote attackers to execute unrestricted brute force login attempts. This flaw is found within the 'login' function located in the 'app/api/cms/user.py' component, exposing users to potential credential compromise. Implementing rate limiting and strong authentication mechanisms can mitigate this risk.

References

https://github.com/TaleLin/lin-cms-flask/issues/27
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https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/307.html
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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 published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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