CVE-2023-40766
First published: Mon Aug 28 2023(Updated: )
User enumeration is found in in PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script v3.2. This issue occurs during password recovery, where a difference in messages could allow an attacker to determine if the user is valid or not, enabling a brute force attack with valid users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script | =3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40766?
CVE-2023-40766 is a vulnerability found in PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script v3.2 that allows user enumeration during password recovery.
How does CVE-2023-40766 affect the software?
CVE-2023-40766 affects PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script v3.2 and enables an attacker to determine if a user is valid or not during password recovery.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40766?
The severity of CVE-2023-40766 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40766?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40766 by using the user enumeration during password recovery to launch a brute force attack with valid users.
How can I protect against CVE-2023-40766?
To protect against CVE-2023-40766, it is recommended to update PHPJabbers Ticket Support Script to a version that has fixed this vulnerability.
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