CVE-2022-2927 in NotrinosERP
Summary
by MITRE • 08/22/2022
Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository notrinos/notrinoserp prior to 0.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/24/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-2927 represents a critical weakness in password security practices within the GitHub repository notrinos/notrinoserp prior to version 0.7. This issue stems from insufficient password complexity requirements that allow users to create accounts with easily guessable or weak credentials, fundamentally compromising the security posture of the application. The repository in question appears to be a business management system that likely handles sensitive organizational data, making weak password policies particularly dangerous. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of authentication flaws that can enable unauthorized access to systems and data resources.
The technical implementation flaw manifests in the application's user registration and authentication mechanisms where password strength validation is either absent or inadequately enforced. Attackers can exploit this weakness by creating accounts with common passwords, dictionary words, or simple patterns that require minimal computational effort to crack. The vulnerability creates a persistent security risk as compromised accounts can serve as entry points for lateral movement within the system and potentially lead to privilege escalation. From a cybersecurity perspective, this weakness directly violates industry standards such as CWE-521 which specifically addresses weak password requirements and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1110 which covers credential access through various means including weak password exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, system compromise, and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations relying on this application may face significant financial and reputational damage if attackers successfully exploit weak password requirements to gain access to sensitive business data. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector that remains active until properly patched, making it particularly concerning for production environments. Security teams must consider that attackers often scan public repositories for such vulnerabilities and may exploit them immediately upon discovery, leading to rapid compromise of affected systems.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust password policies that enforce minimum complexity requirements including length, character variety, and resistance to common attack patterns. Organizations should deploy multi-factor authentication mechanisms to add additional layers of security beyond password authentication. The repository should be updated to version 0.7 or later where the password requirements have been properly enforced. Regular security audits should verify that password policies are effectively implemented and that no weak authentication mechanisms remain in place. Additionally, organizations should implement account lockout mechanisms and monitoring for suspicious login attempts to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. The fix should also include proper logging and alerting for account creation and authentication events to enable rapid incident response.