CVE-2017-11165

dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential and configuration information via a direct request for the…

published July 12, 2017

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
64%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple HTTP request could expose sensitive configuration details! An attacker can directly access the config.xml file on dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 without any authentication. 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person being handed a package without verifying their identity. If nobody checks who’s asking for the package, they could easily walk away with your most sensitive documents! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain access to sensitive credential and configuration information, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or misconfigurations that could derail operations. It's like leaving your front door unlocked — inviting trouble!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person being handed a package without verifying their identity. If nobody checks who’s asking for the package, they could easily walk away with your most sensitive documents! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the /services/getFile.cmd?userfile=config.xml path, bypassing any necessary authentication checks.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain access to sensitive credential and configuration information, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or misconfigurations that could derail operations. It's like leaving your front door unlocked — inviting trouble! To mitigate this risk, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint or implement authentication requirements for accessing sensitive files. Additionally, consider upgrading to a more secure version that addresses these vulnerabilities. You've got the power to secure your systems! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.63883 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2017-07-12T12:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 12:00Z
    dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential and configuration information via a direct request for the…
    cvelistv5