CVE-2024-47059: Users enumeration - weak password login

Published Sep 18, 2024
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Updated

Summary

When logging in with the correct username and incorrect weak password, the user receives the notification, that their password is too weak.

However when an incorrect username is provided along side with weak password, the application responds with ’Invalid credentials’ notification.

This difference could be used to perform username enumeration.

Patches

Update to 5.1.1 or later.

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Other sources

When logging in with the correct username and incorrect weak password, the user receives the notification, that their password is too weak.

However when an incorrect username is provided alongside with a weak password, the application responds with ’Invalid credentials’ notification.

This difference could be used to perform username enumeration.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/mautic/core>=5.1.0<5.1.1
5.1.1
Acquia Mautic=5.1.0

Remediation

Information

Update to 5.1.1 or later.

Event History

Sep 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·10:10 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
Affected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47059?

CVE-2024-47059 has a moderate severity level due to issues related to weak password validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47059?

To fix CVE-2024-47059, update Mautic core to version 5.1.2 or later to enhance password validation mechanisms.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-47059 have on user authentication?

CVE-2024-47059 can allow attackers to exploit weak password implementations during authentication attempts.

4

Is CVE-2024-47059 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2024-47059 is actively being exploited.

5

What versions of Mautic are affected by CVE-2024-47059?

CVE-2024-47059 affects Mautic core versions between 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 inclusive.

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