CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
CWE-307
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Weakness Name
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
- Description
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
Notes: An attacker could perform an arbitrary number of authentication attempts using different passwords, and eventually gain access to the targeted account.
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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