CVE-2019-18985: Pimcore 2FA Vulnerable to Brute Forcing
Summary
CVE-2019-18985: Pimcore 2FA Vulnerable to Brute Forcing. Affects pimcore/pimcore versions < 6.2.2. Fixed in 6.2.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Pimcore is an open-source content management system (CMS) and customer experience management (CEM) platform. It provides a wide range of features for managing digital content, including websites, e-commerce, and digital assets. Pimcore is widely used by organizations to create and manage their online presence.
Pimcore versions prior to 6.2.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability in the two-factor authentication (2FA) implementation. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute force attacks on the 2FA token, potentially compromising the security of user accounts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Pimcore's 2FA implementation arises from the lack of brute force protection for the 2FA token. This means that an attacker can repeatedly attempt different combinations of the token until the correct one is found, bypassing the intended security measures.
The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized modifications, and other malicious activities.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.2.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
Pimcore versions prior to 6.2.2 are vulnerable to a critical security issue in the 2FA implementation. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform brute force attacks on the 2FA token, potentially compromising user accounts and leading to unauthorized access and malicious activities. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to Pimcore version 6.2.2 or later, which includes the necessary protection against brute force attacks. For further assistance and support in addressing this vulnerability, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Pimcore is an open-source content management system (CMS) and customer experience management (CEM) platform used for managing digital content, including websites, e-commerce, and digital assets.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional layer of security that requires users to provide two forms of identification before accessing an account. It typically involves something the user knows (e.g., a password) and something the user possesses (e.g., a mobile device).
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform brute force attacks on the 2FA token, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts and compromising their security.
The vulnerability is rated as critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to Pimcore version 6.2.2 or later, which includes the necessary brute force protection for the 2FA token.
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