CVE-2017-9630CWE-287

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in PDQ Manufacturing LaserWash G5 and G5 S Series all versions, LaserWash M5, all versions, LaserWash 360 and…

published August 7, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Oops! An improper authentication issue lurks in the PDQ Manufacturing LaserWash products, leaving doors open for potential mischief! 🚪🔓 Think of it as a security guard at a parking lot who doesn’t bother checking IDs. Anyone can just stroll in and use the facilities, regardless of whether they're supposed to be there or not! This flaw could allow unauthorized users to access sensitive settings or data within the affected LaserWash systems. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate operations or simply enjoy an unauthorized wash without paying—a recipe for chaos! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it as a security guard at a parking lot who doesn’t bother checking IDs. Anyone can just stroll in and use the facilities, regardless of whether they're supposed to be there or not! The vulnerability arises from the web server’s failure to verify authentication details accurately, meaning anyone could interact with the system without proper credentials.

What to do

This flaw could allow unauthorized users to access sensitive settings or data within the affected LaserWash systems. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate operations or simply enjoy an unauthorized wash without paying—a recipe for chaos! 🚨 To mitigate this issue, ensure that all devices are using the latest firmware updates. Additionally, implement stricter authentication mechanisms and regularly audit access logs to identify any unauthorized attempts. You've got this! With a little vigilance and some updates, you can keep your LaserWash systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01186 · 67.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2017-08-07T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 08:00Z
    An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in PDQ Manufacturing LaserWash G5 and G5 S Series all versions, LaserWash M5, all versions, LaserWash 360 and…
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