User Enumeration via Response Timing_CVE-2025-9824

5.9 / 10

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Description

ImpactThe attacker can validate if a user exists by checking the time login returns. This timing difference can be used to enumerate valid usernames, after which an attacker could attempt brute force attacks.

PatchesThis vulnerability has been patched, implementing a timing-safe form login authenticator that ensures consistent response times regardless of whether a user exists or not.

Technical DetailsThe vulnerability was caused by different response times when:

* A valid username was provided (password hashing occurred)
* An invalid username was provided (no password hashing occurred)

The fix introduces a TimingSafeFormLoginAuthenticator that performs a dummy password hash verification even for non-existent users, ensuring consistent timing.

WorkaroundsNo workarounds are available. Users should upgrade to the patched version.

References * https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/latest/4-Web_Application_Security_Testing/03-Identity_Management_Testing/04-Testing_for_Account_Enumeration_and_Guessable_User_Account

Basic Information

ID CVE-2025-9824

Source Mautic

Published Sep 3, 2025 at 14:25

Modified Sep 3, 2025 at 14:46

Affected Product

Vendor Mautic

Product Mautic

Version >= 4.4.0

Affected Versions Mautic Mautic >= 4.4.0
Mautic Mautic >= 5.0.0-alpha
Mautic Mautic >= 6.0.0-alpha

CWE Classification

CWE-204

References

github.com /mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-3ggv-qwcp-j6xg

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