CVE-2001-1223

The web administration server for ELSA Lancom 1100 Office does not require authentication, which allows arbitrary remote attackers to gain administrative…

published March 15, 2002

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated web admin interface? That’s like leaving the front door wide open and inviting everyone in for a party! 🎉 Imagine running a café where customers can just walk behind the counter, brew coffee, and serve themselves without any checks. That's the situation here, as anyone can connect to the ELSA Lancom 1100 Office server and take over! If an attacker gets in, they could change configurations, steal sensitive data, or even take complete control of the system. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your office—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Imagine running a café where customers can just walk behind the counter, brew coffee, and serve themselves without any checks. That's the situation here, as anyone can connect to the ELSA Lancom 1100 Office server and take over! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain administrative access to the ELSA Lancom 1100 Office server because it does not require authentication for its web admin interface, enabling unauthorized users to manipulate the server at will.

What to do

If an attacker gets in, they could change configurations, steal sensitive data, or even take complete control of the system. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your office—absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, restrict access to the web administration server by implementing authentication. Consider applying a firewall rule to limit incoming connections and ensure that the server is only accessible from trusted networks. Regularly check for any updates or patches to strengthen your defenses. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll have your server secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02846 · 86.5th percentile
Published
2002-03-15T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 05:00Z
    The web administration server for ELSA Lancom 1100 Office does not require authentication, which allows arbitrary remote attackers to gain administrative…
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