CVE-2024-43042Network attack vector

Administrator access via undisclosed lockout bypass

Published Aug 16, 2024 · Updated Mar 19, 2025

Improper login-attempt restriction in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 allows remote attackers to brute-force the administrator password. The advisory identifies no failing branch or bypass, while the 4.7.18 login.php code records attempts by remote address and blocks five failed tries for five minutes. Administrator access requires a correct password guess, but the available sources do not explain how the documented lockout is defeated.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.63%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Improper login-attempt restriction in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 allows remote attackers to brute-force the administrator password. The advisory identifies no failing branch or bypass, while the 4.7.18 login.php code records attempts by remote address and blocks five failed tries for five minutes. Administrator access requires a correct password guess, but the available sources do not explain how the documented lockout is defeated.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-43042
Published
Aug 16, 2024
Updated
Mar 19, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-307, T1110
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 16, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 19, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8CISA ADP VulnrichmentCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-307Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
T1110Brute Force

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