CVE-2011-1128

Description

The loadUserSettings function in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly handle invalid login attempts, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain access or cause a denial of service via a brute-force attack.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/22/17 mailing list patch
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=421547.0 patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/4 mailing list patch
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/downloads/smf_patch_2.0-RC4_security.zip patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1128?
CVE-2011-1128 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1128?
To fix CVE-2011-1128, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1128 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1128 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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