CVE-2017-14852

An insecure communication was found between a user and the Orpak SiteOmat management console for all known versions, due to an invalid SSL certificate

High · published June 3, 2019

CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An invalid SSL certificate leaves communication wide open! Anyone can eavesdrop on the data exchanged between users and the Orpak SiteOmat management console. 🔥 Think of it like having an open telephone line instead of a secure one; anyone nearby can listen in on your private conversation without you knowing! Without proper encryption, sensitive data is at serious risk. An attacker could capture and decrypt confidential communications, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. The implications are severe—data leakage could lead to security breaches, financial loss, or even legal ramifications for organizations. This isn't just a minor oversight; it's a glaring gap in security that should be addressed immediately!

Put simply

Think of it like having an open telephone line instead of a secure one; anyone nearby can listen in on your private conversation without you knowing! Without proper encryption, sensitive data is at serious risk. This vulnerability arises from the use of an insecure SSL certificate for communication between users and the Orpak SiteOmat console, allowing an attacker to intercept and decrypt the data being transmitted.

What to do

An attacker could capture and decrypt confidential communications, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. The implications are severe—data leakage could lead to security breaches, financial loss, or even legal ramifications for organizations. This isn't just a minor oversight; it's a glaring gap in security that should be addressed immediately! To safeguard your data, update to a version of the Orpak SiteOmat that uses a valid SSL certificate. Additionally, ensure that SSL/TLS settings are correctly configured and enforce stronger encryption protocols to protect communications moving forward. You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your communications in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01013 · 62.9th percentile
Published
2019-06-03T18:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUN 18:57Z
    An insecure communication was found between a user and the Orpak SiteOmat management console for all known versions, due to an invalid SSL certificate
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