CVE-2020-6091CWE-288

An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the ESPON Web Control functionality of Epson EB-1470Ui MAIN: 98009273ESWWV107 MAIN2: 8X7325WWV303

Critical · published May 22, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An HTTP request is all it takes to bypass authentication in Epson's EB-1470Ui! This is a serious lapse that could lead to unauthorized access. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who lets guests in without checking their IDs — a simple request, and suddenly, anyone can walk in! An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially exposing private data or even taking over control of the device. This could lead to disastrous consequences, including data leaks or misuse of the system.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who lets guests in without checking their IDs — a simple request, and suddenly, anyone can walk in! This authentication bypass vulnerability in the ESPON Web Control allows attackers to send specially crafted HTTP requests that skip all authentication checks, granting them access without any credentials.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially exposing private data or even taking over control of the device. This could lead to disastrous consequences, including data leaks or misuse of the system. Patch your Epson EB-1470Ui immediately using the latest firmware updates. Ensure security protocols are in place to monitor and restrict unauthorized access, and review any logs for suspicious activity. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll keep your Epson device secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02356 · 83.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2020-05-22T13:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 13:53Z
    An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the ESPON Web Control functionality of Epson EB-1470Ui MAIN: 98009273ESWWV107 MAIN2: 8X7325WWV303
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