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Mobiliti E Mobi Hu CVE-2026-20882

HIGH
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)
2026-03-06 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
8.7
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Connect to WebSocket API
  2. Exploit
    Send unlimited authentication requests
  3. Execution
    Exhaust resources or brute-force credentials
  4. Impact
    Deny legitimate charger telemetry

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Brute-force prevention, rate limiting
Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against WebSocket API lacking rate-limiting protections on authentication endpoints in default configurations.

Impact

CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or mis-routing legitimate charg.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Unrestricted authentication requests in the WebSocket API enable attackers to launch denial-of-service attacks against charger telemetry systems or execute brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability affects systems relying on this API without rate-limiting controls, and no patch is currently available. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this over the network with minimal complexity to disrupt service availability or compromise system access.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 CVSS 7.5

The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. This absence of rate limiting may allow an attacker to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or mis-routing legitimate charger telemetry, or conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.7 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
May 05, 2026 - 19:07 NVD
7.5 (HIGH) 8.7 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Mar 06, 2026 - 16:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. This absence of rate limiting may allow an attacker to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or mis-routing legitimate charger telemetry, or conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-20882 exposes our WebSocket authentication mechanisms to brute-force and denial-of-service attacks due to unrestricted authentication requests, potentially compromising user accounts and application availability. This vulnerability affects any system or user leveraging WebSocket connections without rate-limiting protections, creating immediate risk to authentication integrity and service continuity.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement rate-limiting at the application or API gateway level to restrict authentication requests per IP/session; deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to throttle WebSocket authentication attempts (e.g., max 5 requests per 60 seconds); enable network segmentation to restrict WebSocket access to authorized networks only; implement robust logging and real-time alerting for authentication anomalies; consider temporarily disabling WebSocket functionality if not business-critical; enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce brute-force impact; monitor for CVE-2026-20882 patch release from vendor.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 79% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:mvm:mobiliti_e-mobi.hu:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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