CVE-2023-40766 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

User enumeration in password recovery allows attackers to identify valid users, facilitating targeted 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-2023-40766?

CVE-2023-40766 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

User enumeration is found in in PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script v3.2. This issue occurs during password recovery, where a difference in messages could allow an attacker to determine if the user is valid or not, enabling a brute force attack with valid users.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40766?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpjabbers Ticket Support Script.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40766?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40766 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-40766 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40766 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h588-2x2w-hw58.

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