CVE-2018-18531
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CVE-2018-18531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. text/impl/DefaultTextCreator.java, text/impl/ChineseTextProducer.java, and text/impl/FiveLetterFirstNameTextCreator.java in kaptcha 2.3.2 use the Random (rather than SecureRandom) function for generating CAPTCHA values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force approach.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
text/impl/DefaultTextCreator.java, text/impl/ChineseTextProducer.java, and text/impl/FiveLetterFirstNameTextCreator.java in kaptcha 2.3.2 use the Random (rather than SecureRandom) function for generating CAPTCHA values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force approach.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kaptcha Project | Kaptcha | 2.3.2 |
References
- https://github.com/penggle/kaptcha/issues/3Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/penggle/kaptcha/issues/3Third Party Advisory
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- Status
- Modified
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