CVE-2021-28248: High severity broadcom ehealth vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2021
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED CA eHealth Performance Manager through 6.3.2.12 is affected by Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. An attacker is able to perform an arbitrary number of /web/frames/ authentication attempts using different passwords, and eventually gain access to a targeted account, NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Broadcom Ehealth<=6.3.2.12

Event History

Mar 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:14 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28248?

CVE-2021-28248 has a medium severity rating due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28248?

To mitigate CVE-2021-28248, implement rate limiting on authentication attempts and ensure strong account lockout policies.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28248?

CVE-2021-28248 affects CA eHealth Performance Manager versions up to 6.3.2.12.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28248?

CVE-2021-28248 is classified as an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-28248 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2021-28248 allows attackers to perform arbitrary authentication attempts, which may lead to unauthorized access.

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