CVE-2018-4834CWE-306

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXC00-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC00-E.D…

Critical · published January 24, 2018

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker could upload malicious firmware to multiple Desigo devices without even breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who shows up at your door claiming they have a package for you, but instead, they replace the contents of your mailbox with something dangerous — no one checks their ID! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication entirely, just like that! If exploited, an attacker could gain total control over the affected devices and change their firmware — leading to potentially devastating consequences like service disruptions, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even taking the entire system offline. It doesn’t get much more critical than this! ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who shows up at your door claiming they have a package for you, but instead, they replace the contents of your mailbox with something dangerous — no one checks their ID! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication entirely, just like that! This vulnerability exists in several versions of Desigo PXC and PXM devices, where a remote attacker with network access can upload a new firmware image without proper authentication, effectively compromising the device's integrity.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain total control over the affected devices and change their firmware — leading to potentially devastating consequences like service disruptions, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even taking the entire system offline. It doesn’t get much more critical than this! ⚠️ Immediate action is essential! Update all affected Desigo devices to versions V4.10.111, V5.0.171, V5.10.69, or V6.0.204, depending on your specific model. Ensure that any network access controls are tightened and monitor for unusual activity. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be taking big strides in securing your systems. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03330 · 88.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2018-01-24T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 16:00Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXC00-E.D V4.10 (All versions < V4.10.111), Desigo PXC00-E.D V5.00 (All versions < V5.0.171), Desigo PXC00-E.D…
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