CVE-2018-19548 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

EduSec web application lacks rate limiting on login attempts, allowing attackers to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access via brute-force attacks.

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-2018-19548?

CVE-2018-19548 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

index.php?r=site%2Flogin in EduSec through 4.2.6 does not restrict sending a series of LoginForm[username] and LoginForm[password] parameters, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19548?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rudrasoftech Edusec.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19548?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19548 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-19548 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19548 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjm9-qjc7-5g2h.

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