Description
pH7Builder (pH7 Social Dating CMS) before 18.5.0 contains an improper restriction of authentication attempts vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass two-factor authentication by guessing TOTP codes without limits. Attackers who know an account password can submit unlimited 6-digit verification codes to VerificationCodeFormProcess.php to take over member, affiliate, or administrator accounts.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph7software | ph7builder | < 18.5.0 | 18.5.0 |
References
- Patch Commit patch
- https://github.com/pH7Software/pH7-Social-Dating-CMS/blob/v18.4.1/_protected/app/system/modules/two-factor-auth/forms/processing/VerificationCodeFormProcess.php#L34-L60 technical-description
- https://github.com/pH7Software/pH7-Social-Dating-CMS product
- VulnCheck Advisory: pH7Builder before 18.5.0 2FA Brute Force via VerificationCodeFormProcess.php third-party-advisory