CVE-2025-50850
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-07-31

Last updated on: 2025-08-06

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue was discovered in CS Cart 4.18.3 allows the vendor login functionality lacks essential security controls such as CAPTCHA verification and rate limiting. This allows an attacker to systematically attempt various combinations of usernames and passwords (brute-force attack) to gain unauthorized access to vendor accounts. The absence of any blocking mechanism makes the login endpoint susceptible to automated attacks.
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Published
2025-07-31
Last Modified
2025-08-06
Generated
2026-05-07
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2025-07-31
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
cs-cart cs-cart 4.18.3
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CWE-804 The product uses a CAPTCHA challenge, but the challenge can be guessed or automatically recognized by a non-human actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in CS Cart 4.18.3 involves the vendor login functionality lacking important security measures such as CAPTCHA and rate limiting. Because of this, attackers can perform brute-force attacks by trying many username and password combinations without being blocked, potentially gaining unauthorized access to vendor accounts.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to vendor accounts by systematically guessing login credentials. This can lead to compromised accounts, unauthorized actions, data breaches, and potential disruption of vendor operations.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, implement security controls on the vendor login functionality such as CAPTCHA verification and rate limiting to prevent automated brute-force attacks. Additionally, monitor login attempts for unusual activity and consider temporarily disabling vendor login if possible until proper protections are in place.


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