CVE-2018-1000626

Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the lack of requirement to change the default API key

published December 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A default API key is a major oversight waiting to be exploited! It’s like leaving the front door open and inviting trouble right in. 🔥 Think of the Battelle V2I Hub as a high-tech coffee shop where the barista forgot to change the default passwords for the cash register. Anyone with the original key can walk in, access everything, and make a mess without breaking a sweat! This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to waltz into your system and bypass security measures completely! They could exploit all API functions with the unchanged API key, potentially wreaking havoc and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Put simply

Think of the Battelle V2I Hub as a high-tech coffee shop where the barista forgot to change the default passwords for the cash register. Anyone with the original key can walk in, access everything, and make a mess without breaking a sweat! The vulnerability in Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 arises from the lack of requirement to change the default API key, which makes it easier for attackers to utilize all available API functions without any authentication checks.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to waltz into your system and bypass security measures completely! They could exploit all API functions with the unchanged API key, potentially wreaking havoc and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. To safeguard your system, ensure you change the default API key immediately. Also, review the usage of API keys regularly and consider implementing stricter access controls to minimize potential risks. You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can tighten up security and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02848 · 86.6th percentile
Published
2018-12-28T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 DEC 14:00Z
    Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the lack of requirement to change the default API key
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