CVE-2018-8858CWE-522

If an attacker has access to the firmware from the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662

published October 30, 2018

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ If attackers get their hands on the VGo Robot's firmware, they might just find a treasure trove of credentials waiting for them! πŸ€–πŸ”‘ Think of it like having the blueprints to a high-tech vault β€” once you have those plans, sneaking in and grabbing the goodies becomes a whole lot easier! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, allowing attackers to exploit credentials that could compromise not just the robot, but potentially any systems connected to it. It’s like leaving your house keys under the mat β€” a simple oversight can lead to big problems!

Put simply

Think of it like having the blueprints to a high-tech vault β€” once you have those plans, sneaking in and grabbing the goodies becomes a whole lot easier! CVE-2018-8858 allows attackers with access to the VGo Robot firmware (versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662, and potentially earlier ones) to extract credentials, which could lead to unauthorized access if the credentials are utilized elsewhere.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, allowing attackers to exploit credentials that could compromise not just the robot, but potentially any systems connected to it. It’s like leaving your house keys under the mat β€” a simple oversight can lead to big problems! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you're using the latest version of the VGo firmware. If older firmware is still in use, consider upgrading or restricting access to the firmware to prevent unauthorized extraction of sensitive data. You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can protect your VGo and keep those credentials safe! πŸ›‘οΈβœ¨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01193 Β· 67.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-522 Β· Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published
2018-10-30T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 OCT 21:00Z
    If an attacker has access to the firmware from the VGo Robot (Versions 3.0.3.52164 and 3.0.3.53662
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