CVE-2020-8974CWE-434

ZGR TPS200 NG Missing Reference to Active Allocated Resource

Critical · published October 17, 2022

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerously simple firmware upload flaw means an attacker could take your ZGR TPS200 NG straight off the grid! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the back kitchen without checking credentials — they could swap out the chef's secret recipe for something completely toxic! An attacker could upload malicious firmware, essentially rendering your device a useless brick. This could lead to devastating downtime and potential security risks across your network, as the compromised device might be manipulated for further attacks.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the back kitchen without checking credentials — they could swap out the chef's secret recipe for something completely toxic! This vulnerability arises from a lack of restrictions during the firmware upload process in ZGR TPS200 NG 2.00 firmware, allowing unauthorized modifications to be made and re-uploaded via the web interface.

What to do

An attacker could upload malicious firmware, essentially rendering your device a useless brick. This could lead to devastating downtime and potential security risks across your network, as the compromised device might be manipulated for further attacks. Immediately restrict firmware uploads to only authorized personnel. Consider upgrading to the latest firmware version, and assess your network for any affected devices to mitigate the risks. Regularly audit access controls and firmware management processes. You’ve got this! Taking these steps will help you safeguard your devices and keep your network secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00823 · 56.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2022-10-17T21:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 21:16Z
    ZGR TPS200 NG Missing Reference to Active Allocated Resource
    cvelistv5