CVE-2026-25114
Authentication Request Rate Limiting Bypass in WebSocket API Enables DoS
Publication date: 2026-02-27
Last updated on: 2026-03-05
Assigner: ICS-CERT
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cloudcharge | cloudcharge.se | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-307 | The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists because the WebSocket Application Programming Interface does not limit the number of authentication requests that can be made.
Without such rate limiting, an attacker can exploit this by sending many authentication requests.
This can lead to denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or mis-routing legitimate charger telemetry or enable brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to perform denial-of-service attacks that disrupt legitimate charger telemetry.
Additionally, attackers may conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.
This can result in service disruption and potential security breaches.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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