CVE-2019-17240
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 39.60%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17240 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. bl-kernel/security.class.php in Bludit 3.9.2 allows attackers to bypass a brute-force protection mechanism by using many different forged X-Forwarded-For or Client-IP HTTP headers.. EPSS estimates a 39.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
bl-kernel/security.class.php in Bludit 3.9.2 allows attackers to bypass a brute-force protection mechanism by using many different forged X-Forwarded-For or Client-IP HTTP headers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bludit | Bludit | 3.9.2 |
References
- https://github.com/bludit/bludit/pull/1090Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://rastating.github.io/bludit-brute-force-mitigation-bypass/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bludit/bludit/pull/1090Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://rastating.github.io/bludit-brute-force-mitigation-bypass/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17240?
bl-kernel/security.class.php in Bludit 3.9.2 allows attackers to bypass a brute-force protection mechanism by using many different forged X-Forwarded-For or Client-IP HTTP headers.
How severe is CVE-2019-17240?
CVE-2019-17240 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17240?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-17240?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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