CVE-2017-6047CWE-287

Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, Passwords are presented in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication

published April 2, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Passwords in plain sight! In the Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, users without cellular access can find sensitive passwords stored in a file that's wide open — no authentication required! 🔍 Think of it as a restaurant where the menu is left out on the street for anyone to read, revealing all the secret recipes. A curious passerby could just walk up and snag the ingredients without anyone noticing! This means that anyone who stumbles upon the file can see those passwords, potentially giving attackers access to sensitive systems and data. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to compromise security without needing any special skills or tools!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the menu is left out on the street for anyone to read, revealing all the secret recipes. A curious passerby could just walk up and snag the ingredients without anyone noticing! CVE-2017-6047 allows passwords to be accessed in plaintext from an unauthenticated file on the Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, exposing sensitive credentials to anyone with access to that file.

What to do

This means that anyone who stumbles upon the file can see those passwords, potentially giving attackers access to sensitive systems and data. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to compromise security without needing any special skills or tools! To secure your systems, ensure that access to the file is restricted and that sensitive data is not stored in plaintext. Consider implementing encrypted storage for passwords and regularly auditing file permissions for security holes. You've got this! With these steps, you'll turn your security into a fortress in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01838 · 78.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2019-04-02T19:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 APR 19:39Z
    Detcon Sitewatch Gateway, all versions without cellular, Passwords are presented in plaintext in a file that is accessible without authentication
    cvelistv5