Improper Authentication in FlexCity Allows Excessive Allocation

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in Universal Software Inc. FlexCity. It allows attackers to make too many login attempts, potentially leading to excessive allocation of system resources.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in Universal Software Inc. FlexCity versions 5.536.0 through 11052026. Detection requires monitoring authentication logs for repeated failed login attempts or unusual access patterns. Check FlexCity logs for multiple consecutive failed authentication events within a short timeframe. Use system monitoring tools to track login failures and network traffic to the FlexCity service.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service by consuming excessive system resources, slowing down or crashing the FlexCity service. This may disrupt legitimate user access and operations.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows excessive allocation due to improper authentication restrictions, which could lead to unauthorized access or denial of service. This may impact compliance with GDPR by risking unauthorized data exposure and HIPAA by potentially compromising protected health information through excessive system resource usage.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update FlexCity to a version beyond 11052026 to address the improper authentication restriction issue. Implement rate limiting for authentication attempts to prevent excessive allocation. Monitor logs for unusual authentication patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.

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