CVE-2020-35338

The Web Administrative Interface in Mobile Viewpoint Wireless Multiplex Terminal (WMT) Playout Server 20.2.8 and earlier has a default account with a password…

published December 14, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Default credentials are lurking in Mobile Viewpoint's WMT Playout Server! This means anyone can potentially waltz right in using the password 'pokon.' 🤨 Think of it as a restaurant that has a front door unlocked with a sign saying 'Welcome!' but with a menu that anyone can tamper with. If someone walks in without a reservation, they could change the entire menu! An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to the Web Administrative Interface, allowing them to alter configurations or access sensitive information—like letting a prankster rewrite the entire menu without anyone noticing! This could lead to misconfigurations or data leaks that could be absolutely devastating for your operations.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that has a front door unlocked with a sign saying 'Welcome!' but with a menu that anyone can tamper with. If someone walks in without a reservation, they could change the entire menu! CVE-2020-35338 describes a vulnerability in Mobile Viewpoint's WMT Playout Server where a default account with the password 'pokon' exists, leading to potential unauthorized access without any additional security checks.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to the Web Administrative Interface, allowing them to alter configurations or access sensitive information—like letting a prankster rewrite the entire menu without anyone noticing! This could lead to misconfigurations or data leaks that could be absolutely devastating for your operations. To secure your system, change the default password immediately to something strong and unique. Also, consider reviewing access controls to ensure that other accounts are not using default or weak passwords. Regularly audit your configurations to avoid any unintended access points. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock things down and protect your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11505 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2020-12-14T17:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 17:02Z
    The Web Administrative Interface in Mobile Viewpoint Wireless Multiplex Terminal (WMT) Playout Server 20.2.8 and earlier has a default account with a password…
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