CVE-2018-0669

INplc-RT 3.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to execute an arbitrary command through the protocol-compliant traffic

published January 9, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A remote attacker can bypass authentication and execute any command they desire! It's like letting a stranger waltz into your secure facility just by saying the magic word. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter forgets to check if diners have a reservation and just lets anyone sit down at the chef's table! This oversight means anyone could potentially take the reins in the kitchen and ruin everyone's dinner. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands on your system without ever needing to log in โ€” a recipe for disaster! Imagine the chaos if someone mischievous walked in and started changing orders, leaking sensitive data, or worse.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter forgets to check if diners have a reservation and just lets anyone sit down at the chef's table! This oversight means anyone could potentially take the reins in the kitchen and ruin everyone's dinner. This vulnerability in INplc-RT versions 3.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication entirely through protocol-compliant traffic, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands with ease.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands on your system without ever needing to log in โ€” a recipe for disaster! Imagine the chaos if someone mischievous walked in and started changing orders, leaking sensitive data, or worse. To protect your systems, upgrade to a patched version of INplc-RT, if available, and review your network security practices to ensure only trusted traffic is processed. Implement strict firewall rules to limit exposure as a temporary measure while addressing the issue. You've got this! By patching and tightening your defenses, you'll keep those attackers at bay! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01640 ยท 76.0th percentile
Published
2019-01-09T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JAN 22:00Z
    INplc-RT 3.08 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to execute an arbitrary command through the protocol-compliant traffic
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