CVE-2017-11717 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass CAPTCHA protections on login and password recovery pages by reusing responses within a 120-second window.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11717?
CVE-2017-11717 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MetInfo through 5.3.17 accepts the same CAPTCHA response for 120 seconds, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended challenge requirements by modifying the client-server data stream, as demonstrated by the login/findpass page.
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metinfo Project Metinfo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8c7-vvc9-5284.