CVE-2018-5402CWE-319

The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App use an embedded webserver that uses unencrypted plaintext for the transmission of the administrator PIN

Critical · published October 8, 2018

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A plain-text pin is the weak link in your security chain! This vulnerability in the Auto-Maskin systems can let a malicious user waltz in and take control. 🔥 Think of it like leaving your car keys in the ignition while you run inside for just a minute. Anyone with access to the network can drive off with your valuable configurations and data! Once an attacker is authenticated, they can change critical settings, upload new configuration files, and even execute malicious code with ease. This is a security nightmare waiting to happen, potentially leading to severe operational disruptions and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your car keys in the ignition while you run inside for just a minute. Anyone with access to the network can drive off with your valuable configurations and data! CVE-2018-5402 affects the Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App due to an embedded webserver that transmits the administrator PIN in unencrypted plaintext. An attacker with network access can exploit this flaw to manipulate settings and upload harmful code.

What to do

Once an attacker is authenticated, they can change critical settings, upload new configuration files, and even execute malicious code with ease. This is a security nightmare waiting to happen, potentially leading to severe operational disruptions and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Immediately upgrade to version 3.7 or later on ARMv7 devices to address this vulnerability. Additionally, review network access controls to ensure only trusted users can connect to your systems. Implement stronger authentication methods to safeguard sensitive actions. This is fixable! Act now to lock down your systems, and you'll be back in the driver's seat in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00883 · 58.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-319 · Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Published
2018-10-08T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 OCT 15:00Z
    The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App use an embedded webserver that uses unencrypted plaintext for the transmission of the administrator PIN
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