CVE-2022-2166
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.00%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2166 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joinmastodon | Mastodon | <= 3.5.5 | — |
| Joinmastodon | Mastodon | 4.0.0 | Rc1 |
References
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/21fd25a269cca742af431f0d13299e139f267346Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f96f990-01c2-44ea-ae47-58bdb3aa455bThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/21fd25a269cca742af431f0d13299e139f267346Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f96f990-01c2-44ea-ae47-58bdb3aa455bThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2166?
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2166?
CVE-2022-2166 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2166?
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.
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