CVE-2023-34240

Weak passwords allowed in cloudexplorer-lite

Description

Cloudexplorer-lite is an open source cloud software stack. Weak passwords can be easily guessed and are an easy target for brute force attacks. This can lead to an authentication system failure and compromise system security. Versions of cloudexplorer-lite prior to 1.2.0 did not enforce strong passwords. This vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.2.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: CloudExplorer-Dev CloudExplorer-Lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/CloudExplorer-Dev/CloudExplorer-Lite/security/advisories/GHSA-px4m-5j22-5mw4 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34240?
CVE-2023-34240 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-34240?
To fix CVE-2023-34240, 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-2023-34240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-34240 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-34240?
CVE-2023-34240 affects CloudExplorer-Dev CloudExplorer-Lite.
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