PlexTrac up to 1.16.x MFA TOTP Submission excessive authentication

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A vulnerability was found in PlexTrac up to 1.16.x. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component MFA TOTP Submission Handler. Performing a manipulation results in excessive authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-37144. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PlexTrac up to 1.16.x. This affects an unknown function of the component MFA TOTP Submission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a excessive authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-307. The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The PlexTrac platform prior to API version 1.17.0 does not restrict excessive MFA TOTP submission attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of a valid username and password can bruteforce their way past MFA protections to login as the targeted user.

The weakness was shared 09/08/2022. The advisory is shared at controlgap.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-37144 since 08/01/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1110.001 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.17.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• PlexTrac

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• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 1.7
• 1.8
• 1.9
• 1.10
• 1.11
• 1.12
• 1.13
• 1.14
• 1.15
• 1.16

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