CVE-2023-3173: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in froxlor/froxlor

Published Jun 9, 2023
·
Updated

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/froxlor/froxlor<2.0.20
2.0.20
Froxlor Froxlor<2.0.20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/froxlor/froxlor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.20
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.20

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:30 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3173?

CVE-2023-3173 is a vulnerability in the GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to version 2.0.20.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3173?

The severity of CVE-2023-3173 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-3173 impact Froxlor Froxlor?

CVE-2023-3173 allows for improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in Froxlor Froxlor.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3173?

To fix CVE-2023-3173, update the GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor to version 2.0.20 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3173?

More information about CVE-2023-3173 can be found in the references provided: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/464216072456efb35b4541c58e7016463dfbd9a6) and [Huntr Dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/4d715f76-950d-4251-8139-3dffea798f14).

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