CVE-2018-14826CWE-287

Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior The application uses a web interface where it is possible for an attacker to bypass authentication with a specially crafted…

published October 2, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A specially crafted URL is all it takes to bypass authentication! This vulnerability in Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior is like a magician's trick where the curtain is never drawn — anyone could waltz in undetected. 🦸‍♂️ Think of a restaurant with a hidden side entrance that nobody checks. An attacker can slip in without making a reservation, just like this vulnerability lets unauthorized users access the system without the usual checks. 🍽️ If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could potentially execute remote code, accessing sensitive data or even taking complete control of the system. It's like letting someone in without checking their ID and then finding that they've rearranged the entire menu!

Put simply

Think of a restaurant with a hidden side entrance that nobody checks. An attacker can slip in without making a reservation, just like this vulnerability lets unauthorized users access the system without the usual checks. 🍽️ This CVE allows attackers to bypass authentication in Entes EMG12 by using a specially crafted URL, which could lead to remote code execution. Essentially, the application fails to properly validate the user's identity before granting access to sensitive functions.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could potentially execute remote code, accessing sensitive data or even taking complete control of the system. It's like letting someone in without checking their ID and then finding that they've rearranged the entire menu! To safeguard against this vulnerability, upgrade to the latest version of Entes EMG12 (ensure it’s beyond 2.57). Additionally, review your web application's access controls and consider implementing stronger authentication mechanisms. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your application and keep those unauthorized guests out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07744 · 94.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2018-10-02T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 OCT 21:00Z
    Entes EMG12 versions 2.57 and prior The application uses a web interface where it is possible for an attacker to bypass authentication with a specially crafted…
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