CVE-2018-13342

The server API in the Anda app relies on hardcoded credentials

published October 24, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Hardcoded credentials? Yup, that's the Anda app's secret! It’s like leaving your front door wide open with a sign saying 'Welcome thieves!' 🔓 Think of this like a restaurant that has a master key hidden under the doormat. Anyone who knows where to look can waltz right in and access everything without a reservation or check-in! The presence of hardcoded credentials means that if someone discovers them, they could gain unauthorized access to the server API. This could lead to compromised user data, manipulation of sensitive functions, or even taking over the entire application!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that has a master key hidden under the doormat. Anyone who knows where to look can waltz right in and access everything without a reservation or check-in! This vulnerability arises from the Anda app using hardcoded credentials to authenticate API requests, which can easily be exploited if the credentials are known or discovered by malicious users.

What to do

The presence of hardcoded credentials means that if someone discovers them, they could gain unauthorized access to the server API. This could lead to compromised user data, manipulation of sensitive functions, or even taking over the entire application! To secure the app, remove the hardcoded credentials and implement a more secure authentication method, such as OAuth or API keys that are regularly rotated. Additionally, conduct a thorough audit of your codebase to ensure no other instances of hardcoded credentials exist. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you’ll lock down your application like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01142 · 66.4th percentile
Published
2018-10-24T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 OCT 22:00Z
    The server API in the Anda app relies on hardcoded credentials
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