What is the severity of CVE-2022-2166?

The severity of CVE-2022-2166 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2166?

Versions up to and including 3.5.5 of Joinmastodon Mastodon, as well as version 4.0.0-rc1, 4.0.0-rc2, 4.0.0-rc3, and 4.0.0-rc4 of Joinmastodon Mastodon are affected by CVE-2022-2166.

How can I fix the CVE-2022-2166 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-2166 vulnerability, upgrade to version 4.0.0 or later of Joinmastodon Mastodon.

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CVE-2022-2166

critical

9.8

CWE

307

16/11/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-2166: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in mastodon/mastodon

Q: What is CVE-2022-2166?

CVE-2022-2166 is a vulnerability related to the improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in the GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to version 4.0.0.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2166?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2166 in the references section: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/21fd25a269cca742af431f0d13299e139f267346), [Huntr Bounty](https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f96f990-01c2-44ea-ae47-58bdb3aa455b).

First published: Wed Nov 16 2022(Updated: )

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.

Credit: security@huntr.dev

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mastodon	<=3.5.5
Mastodon	=4.0.0-rc1
Mastodon	=4.0.0-rc2
Mastodon	=4.0.0-rc3
Mastodon	=4.0.0-rc4

Remedy

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/21fd25a269cca742af431f0d13299e139f267346

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2166?
CVE-2022-2166 is a vulnerability related to the improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in the GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to version 4.0.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2166?
The severity of CVE-2022-2166 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2166?
Versions up to and including 3.5.5 of Joinmastodon Mastodon, as well as version 4.0.0-rc1, 4.0.0-rc2, 4.0.0-rc3, and 4.0.0-rc4 of Joinmastodon Mastodon are affected by CVE-2022-2166.
How can I fix the CVE-2022-2166 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2022-2166 vulnerability, upgrade to version 4.0.0 or later of Joinmastodon Mastodon.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2166?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-2166 in the references section: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/21fd25a269cca742af431f0d13299e139f267346), [Huntr Bounty](https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f96f990-01c2-44ea-ae47-58bdb3aa455b).

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