CVE-2018-15534

Geutebrueck re_porter 16 before 7.8.974.20 has a possibility of unauthenticated access to sensitive information including usernames and hashes via a direct…

published August 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
32%
Percentile
98.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Just one direct request can unveil sensitive information! The Geutebrueck re_porter 16 before version 7.8.974.20 can leak usernames and password hashes like a dripping faucet revealing your secrets. 🔓 Think of it like a restaurant that leaves the back door unlocked — anyone could peek in and see orders, reservations, and even employee information without breaking a sweat. 🚪 An attacker could potentially access usernames and password hashes, giving them a foot in the door to exploit further. While this isn't necessarily a critical breach, it opens up avenues for more serious attacks down the line. Best to keep that back door locked!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that leaves the back door unlocked — anyone could peek in and see orders, reservations, and even employee information without breaking a sweat. 🚪 The vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to sensitive data via a direct request to /statistics/gscsetup.xml on TCP port 12003, exposing information that should remain protected.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access usernames and password hashes, giving them a foot in the door to exploit further. While this isn't necessarily a critical breach, it opens up avenues for more serious attacks down the line. Best to keep that back door locked! To safeguard your system, upgrade to version 7.8.974.20 or later immediately. Additionally, consider implementing access controls and restricting exposure of sensitive endpoints to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll seal that vulnerability and boost your security game! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.32447 · 98.3th percentile
Published
2018-08-21T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:15Z
    EPSS moved 32% → 20%
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  • 06 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 32% → 20%
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  • 30 AUG 16:00Z
    EPSS moved 20% → 32%
    epss
  • 29 AUG 04:33Z
    EPSS moved 32% → 20%
    epss
  • 21 AUG 16:00Z
    Geutebrueck re_porter 16 before 7.8.974.20 has a possibility of unauthenticated access to sensitive information including usernames and hashes via a direct…
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