CVE-2022-51008

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2022-51008 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PocketMine-MP before 4.12.3 fails to limit unauthenticated sessions, allowing attackers to exhaust player slots by creating sessions without sending LoginPacket. Attackers can flood the server with unauthenticated connections that occupy max-player slots, preventing legitimate players from joining.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PocketMine-MP before 4.12.3 fails to limit unauthenticated sessions, allowing attackers to exhaust player slots by creating sessions without sending LoginPacket. Attackers can flood the server with unauthenticated connections that occupy max-player slots, preventing legitimate players from joining.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
pmmpPocketMine-MP>= 4.0.0, < 4.12.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-51008?
PocketMine-MP before 4.12.3 fails to limit unauthenticated sessions, allowing attackers to exhaust player slots by creating sessions without sending LoginPacket. Attackers can flood the server with unauthenticated connections that occupy max-player slots, preventing legitimate players from joining.
How severe is CVE-2022-51008?
CVE-2022-51008 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-51008?
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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Source: NVD / NIST