CVE-2017-13664

Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative…

published December 1, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A leaked password file in iSmartAlarm could let attackers waltz right into your system! 🔥 Watch out if you're using version 2.2.4.8 or earlier! Think of this vulnerability like a security guard leaving a critical access key in plain sight at the reception desk. Anyone who finds that key can bypass all security measures and stroll right in without breaking a sweat! If an attacker retrieves the credentials from the exposed file, they could execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. This means they could change settings, disable security protocols, or even take control of your entire alarm system. It's like handing over the keys to your home to a complete stranger!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a security guard leaving a critical access key in plain sight at the reception desk. Anyone who finds that key can bypass all security measures and stroll right in without breaking a sweat! The vulnerability arises from the firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne versions 2.2.4.8 and earlier, allowing unauthorized access to a password file that contains sensitive credentials.

What to do

If an attacker retrieves the credentials from the exposed file, they could execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. This means they could change settings, disable security protocols, or even take control of your entire alarm system. It's like handing over the keys to your home to a complete stranger! To protect yourself, immediately update your iSmartAlarm CubeOne to the latest firmware version. If you're still on 2.2.4.8 or earlier, make this your top priority! Additionally, review your system settings and ensure your credentials are strong and up-to-date. You've got this! A quick update and some good practices will keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01542 · 74.8th percentile
Published
2017-12-01T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 17:00Z
    Password file exposure in firmware in iSmartAlarm CubeOne version 2.2.4.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative…
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