Flask-AppBuilder versions up to 4.2.x excessive authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Flask-AppBuilder versions up to 4.2.x. Affected is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to excessive authentication. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-29005. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Flask-AppBuilder versions up to 4.2.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a excessive authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Flask-AppBuilder versions before 4.3.0 lack rate limiting which can allow an attacker to brute-force user credentials. Version 4.3.0 includes the ability to enable rate limiting using `AUTH_RATE_LIMITED = True`, `RATELIMIT_ENABLED = True`, and setting an `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT`.

The weakness was disclosed 04/11/2023 as GHSA-9hcr-9hcv-x6pv. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-29005 since 03/29/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1110.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 4.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Excessive authentication
CWE: CWE-307 / CWE-799 / CWE-400
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Flask-AppBuilder versions 4.3.0

Timelineinfo

03/29/2023 🔍
04/11/2023 +13 days 🔍
04/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/07/2025 +696 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-9hcr-9hcv-x6pv
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225422

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2023 07:55
Updated: 03/07/2025 21:39
Changes: 04/11/2023 07:55 (49), 03/07/2025 21:39 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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