CVE-2018-6825

An issue was discovered on VOBOT CLOCK before 0.99.30 devices

published February 9, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A hidden SSH account with root access just waiting to be exploited? Yep, that's lurking in VOBOT CLOCK devices before version 0.99.30! Think of it like a hotel room with a master key that nobody bothered to change โ€” any guest can unlock the door without permission! If an attacker finds this hardcoded vobot account, they could waltz right in and take control of the device, potentially compromising all connected systems. The implications could be far-reaching, impacting your privacy and security in ways you can't even imagine!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room with a master key that nobody bothered to change โ€” any guest can unlock the door without permission! This vulnerability is fundamentally about a hardcoded SSH account that grants root access, allowing unauthorized control over VOBOT CLOCK devices if exploited. It means anyone aware of this account can bypass any authentication measures.

What to do

If an attacker finds this hardcoded vobot account, they could waltz right in and take control of the device, potentially compromising all connected systems. The implications could be far-reaching, impacting your privacy and security in ways you can't even imagine! To secure your devices, immediately update to version 0.99.30 or later. Also, consider changing any default credentials and reviewing your device's security settings to prevent unauthorized access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can keep your devices safe and sound! ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ˜Š

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01566 ยท 75.0th percentile
Published
2018-02-09T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 15:00Z
    An issue was discovered on VOBOT CLOCK before 0.99.30 devices
    cvelistv5