CVE-2021-28024

Unauthorized system access in the login form in ServiceTonic Helpdesk software version < 9.0.35937 allows attacker to login without using a password

published November 8, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthorized entry point in ServiceTonic Helpdesk lets attackers log in without needing a password! 🔥 This flaw is like a hotel that forgot to check ID at the front desk, allowing anyone to wander into rooms without a key. It’s super easy for someone to just stroll right in and access sensitive information without any barriers! An attacker could waltz into the system and access confidential support tickets, user data, or even make unauthorized changes, potentially leading to data breaches and chaos. The implications are serious, especially if sensitive information is mishandled or exposed.

Put simply

This flaw is like a hotel that forgot to check ID at the front desk, allowing anyone to wander into rooms without a key. It’s super easy for someone to just stroll right in and access sensitive information without any barriers! This vulnerability stems from a lack of proper authentication checks in the login form of ServiceTonic Helpdesk software version < 9.0.35937, allowing attackers to log in without entering a password.

What to do

An attacker could waltz into the system and access confidential support tickets, user data, or even make unauthorized changes, potentially leading to data breaches and chaos. The implications are serious, especially if sensitive information is mishandled or exposed. To protect against this vulnerability, immediately upgrade ServiceTonic Helpdesk to version 9.0.35937 or later. Additionally, audit your security settings to ensure all access points are secured with robust authentication measures. You’ve got this! Just follow these steps, and you’ll have your system locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01354 · 71.4th percentile
Published
2021-11-08T14:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 NOV 14:29Z
    Unauthorized system access in the login form in ServiceTonic Helpdesk software version < 9.0.35937 allows attacker to login without using a password
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