CVE-2012-5864CWE-287

Sinapsi eSolar Improper Authentication

Critical · published November 23, 2012

CVSS v2.0
9.4
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky bypass in Sinapsi devices lets unauthorized users waltz into admin controls without even knocking! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a broken keycard system, where anyone can stroll into any room without proper verification — total chaos! If attackers catch wind of this, they could access sensitive settings without breaking a sweat. An attacker could directly access administrative pages, leading to unauthorized changes, data breaches, or even total control of the device. This could compromise entire networks and leave a trail of chaos in its wake. It's absolutely devastating if exploited!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a broken keycard system, where anyone can stroll into any room without proper verification — total chaos! If attackers catch wind of this, they could access sensitive settings without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability arises because Sinapsi devices fail to verify whether users have authenticated before allowing access to sensitive administrative pages. A user can simply navigate to these pages directly, gaining elevated privileges without logging in.

What to do

An attacker could directly access administrative pages, leading to unauthorized changes, data breaches, or even total control of the device. This could compromise entire networks and leave a trail of chaos in its wake. It's absolutely devastating if exploited! Immediately apply any available updates from the manufacturer to patch this flaw. Enforce strong authentication practices and consider disabling remote access to mitigate risks until the issue is resolved. Regularly audit your systems for unauthorized access attempts! You've got this! With a few quick steps, you can shore up your defenses and protect your devices like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04905 · 92.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2012-11-23T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 NOV 11:00Z
    Sinapsi eSolar Improper Authentication
    cvelistv5