CVE-2019-11523

Anviz Global M3 Outdoor RFID Access Control executes any command received from any source

published June 6, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ No authentication, no problem! The Anviz Global M3 Outdoor RFID Access Control can execute any command from any source โ€” like a doorman who lets in anyone without checking IDs. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a hotel lobby where the concierge has left the front door wide open, allowing anyone to stroll in and request any room key โ€” no questions asked! This creates a dangerously welcoming environment for attackers. Imagine an attacker casually walking through your security system, opening doors, downloading sensitive user data, and even creating new users at will. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to your physical security, as it allows full control over the access mechanism without any barriers.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel lobby where the concierge has left the front door wide open, allowing anyone to stroll in and request any room key โ€” no questions asked! This creates a dangerously welcoming environment for attackers. This flaw in the Anviz device allows for command execution without authentication or encryption, enabling anyone to send commands like 'open door' or access user data, which includes RFID codes and passcodes in cleartext.

What to do

Imagine an attacker casually walking through your security system, opening doors, downloading sensitive user data, and even creating new users at will. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to your physical security, as it allows full control over the access mechanism without any barriers. To secure your system, ensure that the device is not exposed to the internet or a public IP. Regularly check for firmware updates from Anviz and apply them as soon as they are available, and consider implementing network segmentation to block unauthorized access. You've got this! By following these steps, you can strengthen your security and keep those doors locked tight! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01208 ยท 68.1th percentile
Published
2019-06-06T19:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUN 19:39Z
    Anviz Global M3 Outdoor RFID Access Control executes any command received from any source
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