Description
Flask-AppBuilder versions before 4.3.0 lack rate limiting which can allow an attacker to brute-force user credentials. Version 4.3.0 includes the ability to enable rate limiting using `AUTH_RATE_LIMITED = True`, `RATELIMIT_ENABLED = True`, and setting an `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT`.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| dpgaspar | Flask-AppBuilder | < 4.3.0 |
References
- https://flask-limiter.readthedocs.io/en/stable/configuration.htmlProduct
- https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/security/advisories/GHSA-9hcr-9hcv-x6pvVendor Advisory
- https://flask-limiter.readthedocs.io/en/stable/configuration.htmlProduct
- https://github.com/dpgaspar/Flask-AppBuilder/security/advisories/GHSA-9hcr-9hcv-x6pvVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 10, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified