CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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3Description
The parisneo/lollms repository is affected by a timing attack vulnerability in the `authenticate_user` function within the `lollms_authentication.py` file. This vulnerability allows attackers to enumerate valid usernames and guess passwords incrementally by analyzing response time differences. The affected version is the latest, and the issue is resolved in version 20.1. The vulnerability arises from the use of Python's default string equality operator for password comparison, which compares characters sequentially and exits on the first mismatch, leading to variable response times based on the number of matching initial characters.
Analysis
CVE-2025-6386 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) that allows attackers. High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
Technical Context
Vulnerability type not specified by vendor. CVSS 7.5 indicates high severity.
Affected Products
['Unspecified product']
Remediation
Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2025-20213
GHSA-j5pr-vrjj-9v4h