CVE-2018-8869CWE-20

In Lantech IDS 2102 2.0 and prior, nearly all input fields allow for arbitrary input on the device

published May 4, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ Nearly every input field on Lantech IDS 2102 lets attackers run wild. Imagine a device that accepts anything you throw at it, just like an all-you-can-eat buffet with no rules! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Think of it as a restaurant where diners can change the menu without any oversight โ€” one guest could turn a simple salad into a wild concoction of ingredients nobody wants. This flaw lets attackers mess with the system in ways that can lead to chaos. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject harmful data, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete system failure. It's like giving someone the keys to the kitchen and letting them cook whatever they want without supervision โ€” dangerous!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where diners can change the menu without any oversight โ€” one guest could turn a simple salad into a wild concoction of ingredients nobody wants. This flaw lets attackers mess with the system in ways that can lead to chaos. CVE-2018-8869 occurs because input fields in Lantech IDS 2102 2.0 and prior fail to properly validate user input, allowing arbitrary data submissions that can compromise the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject harmful data, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete system failure. It's like giving someone the keys to the kitchen and letting them cook whatever they want without supervision โ€” dangerous! Update your Lantech IDS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly review and validate input fields to ensure they do not accept arbitrary data. Implement strict input validation to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll tighten up your defenses and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02243 ยท 82.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 ยท Improper Input Validation
Published
2018-05-04T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAY 17:00Z
    In Lantech IDS 2102 2.0 and prior, nearly all input fields allow for arbitrary input on the device
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