CVE-2024-5563: CWE-306: πιστη του client στο "login"" in WSO2 WSO2 Identity Server
Description
CVE-2024-5563 is a vulnerability in WSO2 Identity Server versions 7.0.0 up to but not including 7.0.0.37 where reCaptcha is not applied to certain authentication flows despite being enabled. This allows attackers to bypass the reCaptcha protection, potentially enabling brute force attacks that could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
WSO2
WSO2 Identity Server
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an incomplete implementation of reCaptcha in WSO2 Identity Server, where some authentication flows do not enforce reCaptcha even when the option is enabled. This bypass allows attackers to perform brute force attacks against user credentials. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and exposure of sensitive information. The affected versions are from 7.0.0 up to but excluding 7.0.0.37. There are no known exploits in the wild and no vendor-provided patch or advisory details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, attackers can bypass reCaptcha protections and perform brute force attacks against authentication endpoints. This can result in unauthorized access to user accounts and compromise of sensitive information. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no reported availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider additional protective measures such as monitoring for brute force attempts and applying compensating controls to authentication flows not covered by reCaptcha.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WSO2
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-31T12:34:23.686Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8c5a44d27ba8daab0d96d
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 14:01:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 14:15:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 14:15:57 UTC
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