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CVE-2023-25171

7.5 · HIGH

Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0.

Published Feb 15, 2023CWE-770EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2023-25171 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt denial-of-service attacks against the Password reset page. An attacker could potentially send a large number of emails if they know the email addresses of users in Kiwi TCMS. Additionally that may strain SMTP resources. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As potential workarounds, users may install and configure a rate-limiting proxy in front of Kiwi TCMS and/or configure rate limits on their email server when possible.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/commit/761305d04f5910ba14cc04d1255a8f1afdbb87f3GitHubgithub.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-7j9h-3jxf-3vrfRefhuntr.dev/bounties/3b712cb6-3fa3-4f71-8562-7a7016c6262eRefkiwitcms.org/blog/kiwi-tcms-team/2023/02/15/kiwi-tcms-120/GitHubgithub.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/commit/761305d04f5910ba14cc04d1255a8f1afdbb87f3GitHubgithub.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-7j9h-3jxf-3vrfRefhuntr.dev/bounties/3b712cb6-3fa3-4f71-8562-7a7016c6262eRefkiwitcms.org/blog/kiwi-tcms-team/2023/02/15/kiwi-tcms-120/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25171?

CVE-2023-25171 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-25171?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-25171?

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-2023-25171?

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