CVE-2024-53591
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Seclore v3.27.5.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication through brute force attacks on the login page. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to the system without valid credentials. Organizations using this specific version of Seclore are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Seclore
📦 What is this software?
Seclore by Seclore
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with administrative access, data exfiltration, and lateral movement across connected systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive documents and data protected by Seclore, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper rate limiting, account lockout policies, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference shows proof-of-concept code. Brute force attacks are well-understood and easily automated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check with Seclore vendor for security updates. Upgrade to a patched version when available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Rate Limiting
allConfigure rate limiting on login attempts to prevent brute force attacks
Configure in web server (e.g., nginx: limit_req_zone, Apache: mod_evasive) or application firewall
Enable Account Lockout
allImplement account lockout after failed login attempts
Configure in Seclore administration panel or authentication system
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Seclore systems from critical infrastructure
- Deploy web application firewall with brute force protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Seclore version in administration panel or configuration files. If version is 3.27.5.0, assume vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Seclore web interface or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test login page with brute force tools to confirm rate limiting or lockout is working properly.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Successful login after many failures
- Unusual login patterns
Network Indicators:
- High volume of POST requests to login endpoint
- Requests with varying credentials from same source
SIEM Query:
source="seclore_logs" AND (event="login_failed" count>10 within 5min) OR (event="login_success" after multiple failures)