CVE-2018-12634

CirCarLife Scada before 4.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for the html/log or services/system/info.html URI

published June 22, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
56%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple URL can expose sensitive information in CirCarLife Scada versions before 4.3! 🤯 Think of it like an unlocked filing cabinet in a doctor's office, where anyone can pull out patient records just by walking in and making a request. With this vulnerability, attackers can access sensitive logs and system info without breaking a sweat. An attacker could simply request specific URIs, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information like logs or system details. This could result in a loss of confidentiality and potentially pave the way for more severe attacks down the line.

Put simply

Think of it like an unlocked filing cabinet in a doctor's office, where anyone can pull out patient records just by walking in and making a request. With this vulnerability, attackers can access sensitive logs and system info without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information via direct requests to specific URIs in CirCarLife Scada, highlighting a lack of proper access control mechanisms in the software.

What to do

An attacker could simply request specific URIs, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information like logs or system details. This could result in a loss of confidentiality and potentially pave the way for more severe attacks down the line. To mitigate this issue, update CirCarLife Scada to version 4.3 or later and review your access control policies to ensure sensitive endpoints are protected. Implementing stricter authentication mechanisms can also help safeguard against unauthorized access. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you can lock this down and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.56401 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2018-06-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUN 00:00Z
    CirCarLife Scada before 4.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request for the html/log or services/system/info.html URI
    cvelistv5