CVE-2019-5421
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CVE-2019-5421 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Plataformatec Devise version 4.5.0 and earlier, using the lockable module contains a CWE-367 vulnerability in The `Devise::Models::Lockable` class, more specifically at the `#increment_failed_attempts` method. File location: lib/devise/models/lockable.rb that can result in Multiple concurrent requests can prevent an attacker from being blocked on brute force attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Plataformatec Devise version 4.5.0 and earlier, using the lockable module contains a CWE-367 vulnerability in The `Devise::Models::Lockable` class, more specifically at the `#increment_failed_attempts` method. File location: lib/devise/models/lockable.rb that can result in Multiple concurrent requests can prevent an attacker from being blocked on brute force attacks. This attack appear to be exploitable via Network connectivity - brute force attacks. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 4.6.0 and later.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plataformatec | Devise | <= 4.5.0 |
References
- https://github.com/plataformatec/devise/issues/4981Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/plataformatec/devise/pull/4996Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/plataformatec/devise/issues/4981Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/plataformatec/devise/pull/4996Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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