CVE-2018-12649 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass brute-force protection in MISP login by using PUT instead of POST, allowing unlimited login attempts.

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-2018-12649?

CVE-2018-12649 is a critical vulnerability in Misp-Project Misp, published on 22 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in app/Controller/UsersController.php in MISP 2.4.92. An adversary can bypass the brute-force protection by using a PUT HTTP method instead of a POST HTTP method in the login part, because this protection was only covering POST requests.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12649?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Misp-Project Misp.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12649?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12649 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12649 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12649 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6gr-mfc7-q7h7.