CVE-2023-45582
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.3 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-45582 is an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability (CWE-307) that affects FortiMail webmail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, and before 6.4.8. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform a brute force attack on the affected endpoints by repeatedly attempting to log in. The risk score for this vulnerability is 25, indicating a high severity level. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should update their FortiMail webmail software to versions that are not affected by the issue. If left unaddressed, this vulnerability poses a potential danger to organizations as it could lead to unauthorized access and compromise sensitive information stored in the affected systems.
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