PT-2022-24970 · Kareadita · Kavita

Published 2022-11-11 · Updated 2022-11-16 · CVE-2022-3945

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.4

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions kareadita/kavita versions prior to 0.6.0.3

Description The issue is related to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. This can potentially lead to exploitation. No information is provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions prior to 0.6.0.3, update to version 0.6.0.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing rate limiting or IP blocking for excessive authentication attempts to minimize the risk of exploitation. Restrict access to authentication endpoints to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-3945

Affected Products

Kavita

References · 7

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/3xxx/CVE-2022-3945.json · Exploit
• 🔥 https://huntr.dev/bounties/55cd91b3-1d94-4d34-8d7f-86660b41fd65 · Exploit
• https://github.com/kareadita/kavita/commit/f8db37d3f9aa42d47e7c4f4ca839e892d3f97afb · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-3945 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3945 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/52861 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/37524 · Telegram Post