CVE-2024-5682 in Library Automation System
Summary
by MITRE • 09/18/2024
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in Yordam Information Technology Yordam Library Automation System allows Interface Manipulation.
This issue affects Yordam Library Automation System: before 20.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2026
The CVE-2024-5682 vulnerability represents a critical weakness in the Yordam Library Automation System that stems from inadequate enforcement of authentication attempt limits within its interface components. This flaw falls under the category of improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, a well-documented security weakness that directly impacts the system's ability to prevent unauthorized access through repeated login attempts. The vulnerability specifically affects versions of the Yordam Library Automation System prior to 20.1, indicating that organizations running older iterations remain exposed to potential exploitation. The issue manifests through interface manipulation techniques that bypass normal authentication controls, creating pathways for malicious actors to attempt multiple login attempts without proper rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in the system's authentication logic where the interface layer does not properly validate or restrict the frequency of authentication attempts. This weakness creates an environment where attackers can systematically test credentials through automated tools or manual brute force methods without encountering the typical protective measures such as account lockout after failed attempts or temporary IP blocking. The flaw enables attackers to exploit the system's interface components to perform repeated authentication requests, potentially leading to credential stuffing attacks or password spraying techniques that could compromise user accounts and system integrity.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability significantly increases the risk of unauthorized system access and potential data breaches within library automation environments. The ability to manipulate interface authentication controls undermines the fundamental security posture of the system, potentially allowing attackers to gain administrative privileges or access sensitive bibliographic data, user records, and system configuration information. Organizations relying on the affected Yordam Library Automation System versions face heightened exposure to insider threats, credential theft, and unauthorized modification of library databases. The vulnerability also creates potential for denial of service conditions where legitimate users may be locked out of the system due to failed authentication attempts being processed without proper restriction mechanisms.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a direct violation of security principle 10 from the OWASP Top Ten 2021, which addresses broken authentication, and aligns with CWE-307 which specifically addresses improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. The weakness creates opportunities for attackers to leverage techniques from the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly in the credential access and privilege escalation domains. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to Yordam Library Automation System version 20.1 or later, implementing robust rate limiting controls, enabling account lockout mechanisms after failed authentication attempts, and deploying network monitoring solutions to detect unusual authentication patterns. Additionally, security teams should consider implementing multi-factor authentication and regular security assessments to identify potential interface manipulation vulnerabilities that could be exploited in similar systems.