CVE-2016-8378

An issue was discovered in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older

published February 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ There's a crafty gap in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older — it’s like having a vault door without a lock! 🔓 Picture a restaurant that keeps its secret recipes written on napkins with no safe in sight. Anyone who walks in can easily snatch those napkins and steal the restaurant’s best-kept secrets! This oversight means that an attacker could potentially access sensitive credentials stored within the application’s database, putting the entire system at risk. In the wrong hands, this could lead to unauthorized control of the building management systems, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant that keeps its secret recipes written on napkins with no safe in sight. Anyone who walks in can easily snatch those napkins and steal the restaurant’s best-kept secrets! The vulnerability arises from insufficient safeguards in the application’s database, failing to properly protect stored credentials. This weakness could allow attackers to gain access to confidential information.

What to do

This oversight means that an attacker could potentially access sensitive credentials stored within the application’s database, putting the entire system at risk. In the wrong hands, this could lead to unauthorized control of the building management systems, which is absolutely devastating! To remediate this, it's crucial to upgrade to a version that includes the necessary safeguards for credential protection. Additionally, implementing strong encryption and access controls will significantly enhance security. Don’t leave those recipes unguarded! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll lock down your system and boost its resilience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01692 · 76.9th percentile
Published
2017-02-13T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 21:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older
    cvelistv5