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CVE-2024-2051

9.8 · CRITICAL

CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that could cause account takeover and unauthorized access to the system when an attacker conducts brute-force…

Published Mar 18, 2024CWE-307EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2024-2051 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that

could cause account takeover and unauthorized access to the system when an attacker

conducts brute-force attacks against the login form.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2051?

CVE-2024-2051 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-2051?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-2051?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-2051?

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