Overview
CVE-2025-2413 is a significant vulnerability that affects Akinsoft ProKuafor versions from s1.02.08 before v1.02.08. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication process due to inadequate restrictions on excessive authentication attempts. It poses a significant threat to the integrity and confidentiality of any system running the affected version of ProKuafor. Given the critical nature of this vulnerability, it is essential for system administrators and security professionals to understand its implications and take immediate remedial action.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-2413
Severity: High, CVSS Score: 8.6
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Akinsoft ProKuafor | s1.02.08 before v1.02.08
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability stems from an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in Akinsoft ProKuafor. An attacker can exploit this flaw by making repeated authentication attempts, eventually bypassing the system’s authentication mechanism. This could result in unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker could leverage this vulnerability by repetitively sending POST requests to the authentication endpoint. The conceptual code below illustrates how such an attack might occur:
POST /auth/login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "username": "admin", "password": "wrong_password" }In this example, the attacker repeatedly submits incorrect login credentials (i.e., “wrong_password”) to the ‘/auth/login’ endpoint. Due to the vulnerability, the system eventually fails to limit these excessive attempts, allowing the attacker to bypass the authentication.
Mitigation and Prevention
The primary mitigation method for CVE-2025-2413 is to apply the vendor patch. Akinsoft has released a fix for this vulnerability in the newer versions of ProKuafor. All users running affected versions should upgrade immediately.
As a temporary solution or additional security layer, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. These tools can monitor and limit the number of failed authentication attempts, thus offering protection against the vulnerability.
This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of implementing adequate rate-limiting on authentication attempts to prevent brute force attacks. Regular patching and updating of software are also critical in maintaining a secure system environment.
