CVE-2018-12925

Baseon Lantronix MSS devices do not require a password for TELNET access

published June 28, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ Your Lantronix MSS devices are wide open for business! No password is required for TELNET access, making it alarmingly easy for anyone to walk through the front door! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says, 'Please come in!' An intruder can simply stroll in without a single check or challenge, ready to poke around. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, where attackers can manipulate settings, intercept communications, or even turn your devices into unwitting accomplices in a larger attack. The potential for mischief and mayhem is absolutely staggering! โšก

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says, 'Please come in!' An intruder can simply stroll in without a single check or challenge, ready to poke around. The Baseon Lantronix MSS devices fail to enforce password authentication for TELNET access, allowing anyone who knows the IP address to connect without any credentials.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, where attackers can manipulate settings, intercept communications, or even turn your devices into unwitting accomplices in a larger attack. The potential for mischief and mayhem is absolutely staggering! โšก To protect your devices, immediately configure strong authentication for TELNET access. If available, consider disabling TELNET altogether in favor of more secure options like SSH. Keep an eye out for any firmware updates that address this vulnerability and apply them promptly! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With a little diligence, you can lock down your system and keep it secure. ๐Ÿ˜„

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01455 ยท 73.1th percentile
Published
2018-06-28T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUN 11:00Z
    Baseon Lantronix MSS devices do not require a password for TELNET access
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