CVE-2021-27437CWE-798

The affected product allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard

published May 7, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hard-coded admin username and password could let anyone snoop around the WISE-PaaS dashboard! Just imagine if a stranger had the keys to your digital dashboard. 🔑 Think of this vulnerability like leaving your front door wide open with a sign that says, "Come in, feel free to take a look around!" It allows attackers to waltz in without even needing an invitation! An attacker could access sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard without any authentication, which is absolutely devastating! They could query Grafana APIs and gather critical data that could lead to more severe compromises.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like leaving your front door wide open with a sign that says, "Come in, feel free to take a look around!" It allows attackers to waltz in without even needing an invitation! This vulnerability is caused by hard-coded credentials in the WISE-PaaS/RMM system before version 9.0.1, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive APIs. Since no authentication is required, exploitation is alarmingly simple.

What to do

An attacker could access sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard without any authentication, which is absolutely devastating! They could query Grafana APIs and gather critical data that could lead to more severe compromises. Upgrade to version 9.0.1 or later to eliminate this vulnerability! Additionally, review your security policies to ensure hard-coded credentials are avoided in the future. A security audit of your system could also help catch any other sneaky flaws! You've got this! Patch up your WISE-PaaS and be the hero that keeps the dashboard safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01242 · 69.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2021-05-07T14:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 14:36Z
    The affected product allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the WISE-PaaS dashboard
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