CVE-2023-49443
Published: 08 December 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-49443 is a critical-severity Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307) vulnerability in Html-Js Doracms. Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked at the 22.1th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-53407
Vulnerability details
DoraCMS v2.1.8 was discovered to re-use the same code for verification of valid usernames and passwords. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain access to the application via a bruteforce attack.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
This control directly enforces limits on consecutive invalid logon attempts and automatic response (e.g., lockout) to prevent brute-force exploitation of authentication mechanisms.
Specific conditions can include excessive failed attempts, triggering stronger authentication that restricts brute-force exploitation.