CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2022-2166

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.

Vulnerability Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
JoinmastodonMastodon<= 3.5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-2166?

CVE-2022-2166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository mastodon/mastodon prior to 4.0.0.

How severe is CVE-2022-2166?

CVE-2022-2166 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2166?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joinmastodon Mastodon.