CVE-2021-42544

Lack of Rate limiting in Authentication in TopEase

Description

Missing Rate Limiting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 on the Login Form allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform multiple login attempts, which facilitates gaining privileges.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.98% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory topease.ch
Affected: Business-DNA Solutions GmbH TopEase
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://confluence.topease.ch/confluence/display/DOC/Release+Notes release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42544?
CVE-2021-42544 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42544?
To fix CVE-2021-42544, 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-2021-42544 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42544 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42544?
CVE-2021-42544 affects Business-DNA Solutions GmbH TopEase.
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