CVE-2020-14487CWE-912

OpenClinic GA

Critical · published July 29, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A hidden default user account in OpenClinic GA 5.09.02 could be your worst nightmare—if admins forget to turn it off, attackers can waltz right in! ⚠️ Think of this like a hotel with an unguarded back entrance; if nobody locks it or checks who comes in, anyone could stroll in and make themselves at home! If exploited, an attacker could log in with this default account and execute arbitrary commands, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on your system. Imagine the chaos: sensitive data exposed, unauthorized changes made, or even complete system control handed over to malicious actors overnight!

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel with an unguarded back entrance; if nobody locks it or checks who comes in, anyone could stroll in and make themselves at home! This vulnerability stems from a default user account that remains active unless explicitly disabled by the administrator, allowing unauthorized access if not properly managed.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could log in with this default account and execute arbitrary commands, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on your system. Imagine the chaos: sensitive data exposed, unauthorized changes made, or even complete system control handed over to malicious actors overnight! Immediately disable the default user account if it's still active. Review access logs for any suspicious activity and consider updating to the latest version of OpenClinic GA to address this security hole. Don’t wait; your security depends on it! You've got this! Lock down your system and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02172 · 82.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-912 · Hidden Functionality
Published
2020-07-29T13:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUL 13:22Z
    OpenClinic GA
    cvelistv5