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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Control of Interaction Frequency issue in Pusula Communication's Expert Mail software. It allows brute force attacks due to insufficient rate limiting or controls on repeated authentication attempts.

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Detection Guidance

The CVE describes a brute force vulnerability in Expert Mail due to improper control of interaction frequency. To detect this, monitor for repeated failed login attempts or unusual traffic patterns targeting mail services. Check server logs for excessive authentication requests from the same IP or user agent. Use network tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture and analyze SMTP traffic for brute force patterns.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to repeatedly attempt to guess passwords or access accounts without detection. This may lead to unauthorized account access, data breaches, or service disruption if not mitigated.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows brute force attacks due to improper control of interaction frequency, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data.

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Mitigation Strategies

Implement rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms to prevent brute force attacks. Ensure Expert Mail is updated to the latest version beyond 2026-09-18. Monitor authentication logs for suspicious activity.

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