CVE-2018-14822CWE-598

Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior an information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an…

published October 2, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in the Entes EMG12’s web interface could let an attacker impersonate legitimate users with just a tweak in the query string! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where someone can change their reservation to your name, showing up at your table and ordering whatever they want without anyone blinking an eye! It’s that simple for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to make unauthorized actions. If exploited, an attacker could impersonate a legitimate user and execute arbitrary code, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise. This could result in a complete upheaval of the system's integrity and security, making it a troubling scenario for any organization depending on this device.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone can change their reservation to your name, showing up at your table and ordering whatever they want without anyone blinking an eye! It’s that simple for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to make unauthorized actions. CVE-2018-14822 allows attackers to exploit an information exposure through crafted query strings in the web interface of Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior, potentially enabling user impersonation and arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could impersonate a legitimate user and execute arbitrary code, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise. This could result in a complete upheaval of the system's integrity and security, making it a troubling scenario for any organization depending on this device. To secure your system, upgrade to the latest version of Entes EMG12 or at least 2.58, which includes critical fixes. Regularly audit your web interface for unusual query string patterns to enhance security. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to strengthening your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02919 · 86.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-598 · Use of HTTP Request With Sensitive Query String
Published
2018-10-02T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 OCT 21:00Z
    Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior an information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an…
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