CVE-2020-18698
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.03%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18698 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to launch brute force login attempts without restriction via the 'login' function in the component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to launch brute force login attempts without restriction via the 'login' function in the component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Talelin | Lin-Cms-Flask | 0.1.1 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/307.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TaleLin/lin-cms-flask/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/307.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TaleLin/lin-cms-flask/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18698?
Improper Authentication in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to launch brute force login attempts without restriction via the 'login' function in the component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.
How severe is CVE-2020-18698?
CVE-2020-18698 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18698?
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-2020-18698?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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