CVE-2016-10321 web2py is vulnerable to password brute-force attack
Remote attackers can bypass host denial checks to perform brute-force password attacks on web2py applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10321?
CVE-2016-10321 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
web2py before 2.14.6 does not properly check if a host is denied before verifying passwords, allowing a remote attacker to perform brute-force attacks.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10321?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including web2py. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
web2py PyPI | All versions | 2.14.6 |
web2py PyPI | All versions | 2.14.6 |
web2py PyPI | All versions | 2.14.6 |
Products include Web2py Web2py.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10321?
Upgrade web2py to 2.14.6 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10321 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10321 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv85-wgxc-vc56, PYSEC-2026-569, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10321.