CVE-2014-2046

cgi-bin/rpcBridge in the web interface 1.1 on Broadcom Ltd PIPA C211 rev2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain…

published May 14, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky access control issue lurks in the Broadcom web interface! Remote attackers could slip in unnoticed and snag sensitive information. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant with a secret back door that lets anyone walk in and read the chef's private recipe book or even swap out the ingredients in the dishes — all without anyone batting an eye! If exploited, an attacker could obtain confidential credentials and other sensitive data, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to the firmware. This could result in a range of devastating consequences, from privacy breaches to full system compromise. ⚡

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant with a secret back door that lets anyone walk in and read the chef's private recipe book or even swap out the ingredients in the dishes — all without anyone batting an eye! The vulnerability in the cgi-bin/rpcBridge allows unauthorized access due to improper access restrictions, enabling attackers to either retrieve sensitive information or modify device firmware via crafted requests.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could obtain confidential credentials and other sensitive data, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to the firmware. This could result in a range of devastating consequences, from privacy breaches to full system compromise. ⚡ To safeguard your systems, ensure that the web interface is secured with proper access controls. Regularly audit your configurations and consider updating to the latest firmware version where possible. 🛡️ You can tackle this! By following these steps, you'll help keep your systems secure and your data safe. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03815 · 90.0th percentile
Published
2014-05-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 00:00Z
    cgi-bin/rpcBridge in the web interface 1.1 on Broadcom Ltd PIPA C211 rev2 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain…
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