Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2023-49810 is a critical flaw found in the checkLoginAttempts functionality of WWBN AVideo’s dev master commit 15fed957fb. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass login attempt restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and data breaches. Given the nature of this flaw, it has significant implications for data security and user privacy.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-49810
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.3)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
Affected Products
Product | Affected Versions
WWBN AVideo | Dev master commit 15fed957fb
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the checkLoginAttempts functionality of WWBN AVideo. By crafting a specialized HTTP request, an attacker can bypass the system’s captcha restrictions. This allows repeated login attempts, enabling the attacker to brute force user credentials without triggering any security measures.
Conceptual Example Code
The following conceptual example illustrates how the vulnerability might be exploited. In this case, a malicious actor sends a specially crafted HTTP request designed to bypass the captcha system:
POST /login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "target_username",
"password": "brute_force_attempt",
"captcha_bypass": "true"
}Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch once it becomes available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary measure to protect against potential attacks exploiting this vulnerability. As a part of good security practice, it is also advisable to use strong, unique passwords to reduce the likelihood of successful brute force attempts.
