CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
low-riskThe product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
Common Consequences
Detection Methods
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Highly cost effective: Web Application Scanner Web Services Scanner Database Scanners Cost effective for partial coverage: Host-based Vulnerability Scanners - Examine configuration for flaws, verifying that audit mechanisms work, ensure host configuration meets certain predefined criteria
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Highly cost effective: Fuzz Tester Framework-based Fuzzer Cost effective for partial coverage: Forced Path Execution
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Highly cost effective: Focused Manual Spotcheck - Focused manual analysis of source Manual Source Code Review (not inspections)
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Cost effective for partial coverage: Source code Weakness Analyzer Context-configured Source Code Weakness Analyzer
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Cost effective for partial coverage: Configuration Checker
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful: Highly cost effective: Formal Methods / Correct-By-Construction Cost effective for partial coverage: Inspection (IEEE 1028 standard) (can apply to requirements, design, source code, etc.)
Real-World Examples (10)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-15906 | 9.8 | 84.7% | — |
| CVE-2019-17240 | 9.8 | 82.6% | — |
| CVE-2023-22960 | 7.5 | 61.3% | — |
| CVE-2020-35590 | 9.8 | 42.9% | — |
| CVE-2024-39225 | 9.8 | 32.5% | — |
| CVE-2024-39225 | 9.8 | 32.5% | — |
| CVE-2001-1339 | 9.8 | 24.3% | — |
| CVE-2022-29056 | 3.7 | 24.2% | — |
| CVE-2022-29056 | 3.7 | 24.2% | — |
| CVE-2021-36750 | 8.1 | 19.7% | — |