CVE-2014-8383

The InFocus IN3128HD projector with firmware 0.26 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to main.html

published May 18, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple request to main.html is all it takes to get through the defenses of the InFocus IN3128HD projector! 🙈 Think of it like a delivery person walking straight into a conference room without checking in — they bypassed the reception entirely! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the projector's settings, potentially altering configurations or even displaying unwanted content. This could lead to embarrassing situations during presentations and loss of control over what’s being displayed.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person walking straight into a conference room without checking in — they bypassed the reception entirely! This vulnerability arises because the projector’s firmware allows a remote attacker to authenticate without proper validation by directly accessing the main.html page, effectively bypassing the authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the projector's settings, potentially altering configurations or even displaying unwanted content. This could lead to embarrassing situations during presentations and loss of control over what’s being displayed. Update the projector firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly check for firmware updates and ensure proper network segmentation to restrict access to the device. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to maintain a secure environment! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03033 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2015-05-18T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAY 15:00Z
    The InFocus IN3128HD projector with firmware 0.26 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request to main.html
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