CVE-2022-37144 json
The PlexTrac platform prior to API version 1.17.0 does not restrict excessive MFA TOTP submission attempts.
published 2022-09-08 4 y ago modified 2026-07-09 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-39797
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The PlexTrac platform prior to API version 1.17.0 does not restrict excessive MFA TOTP submission attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of a valid username and password can bruteforce their way past MFA protections to login as the targeted user.
Patch / fix
- plextrac plextrac 1.17.0
Exploit prediction
0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
References
-
controlgap.com
/blog/a-plextrac-story
technical-description, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-37144
- NVD CVE-2022-37144
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