CVE-2023-40834

Summary

CVE-2023-40834 is a vulnerability affecting OpenCart CMS version 4.0.2.2. This issue stems from the absence of a security measure on the login page, leaving it susceptible to brute force attacks. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this weakness by repeatedly attempting to guess valid login credentials, ultimately gaining unauthorized access to the application through the password parameter. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and underscores the importance of implementing robust authentication mechanisms to protect against brute force attacks.

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