CVE-2020-9023

Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 devices have two users that are not documented and are configured with weak passwords (User bluetooth…

published February 17, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Two undocumented users with weak passwords are just waiting to be discovered! It's like leaving the back door of a house unlocked and inviting guests who might not have the best intentions. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where the staff forgot to change the default access codes for guest rooms. Anyone can walk in and see what's inside without so much as a peep from the front desk! An attacker could easily log in as either of these users and gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially snooping on sensitive data or causing mischief. It’s akin to handing over the keys to your operation to anyone who knows the password, compromising your entire setup!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the staff forgot to change the default access codes for guest rooms. Anyone can walk in and see what's inside without so much as a peep from the front desk! CVE-2020-9023 affects Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit devices (versions 2.3.1 and 2.4.2) with two undocumented users ('bluetooth' and 'eclipse') configured with easily guessable passwords, making unauthorized access alarmingly simple.

What to do

An attacker could easily log in as either of these users and gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially snooping on sensitive data or causing mischief. It’s akin to handing over the keys to your operation to anyone who knows the password, compromising your entire setup! Change the default user passwords immediately and ensure that you remove or document any undocumented user accounts. Regularly audit user access and implement stronger password policies to boost your security! You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Secure your devices and keep the bad guys out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01487 · 73.8th percentile
Published
2020-02-17T03:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 03:03Z
    Iteris Vantage Velocity Field Unit 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 devices have two users that are not documented and are configured with weak passwords (User bluetooth…
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