CVE-2021-31251

An authentication bypass in telnet server in BF-430 and BF431 232/422 TCP/IP Converter, BF-450M and SEMAC from CHIYU Technology Inc allows obtaining a…

published June 4, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
36%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This vulnerability gives attackers a free pass to connect with the target device! Just one malformed request is all it takes to bypass authentication on several CHIYU Technology Inc devices. 🦸‍♂️ Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly believes everyone in the dining area has a reservation. With just a clever trick, anyone could walk in and sit wherever they please, no questions asked. If exploited, this authentication bypass could allow an attacker to gain privileged access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive configurations and data. This unauthorized access can lead to manipulation of device settings, disruption of service, or even worse consequences depending on the device's role in a network.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly believes everyone in the dining area has a reservation. With just a clever trick, anyone could walk in and sit wherever they please, no questions asked. This flaw in the telnet server of specific CHIYU Technology Inc devices allows attackers to supply a specially malformed request that tricks the system into thinking that the user is already authenticated, effectively bypassing security measures.

What to do

If exploited, this authentication bypass could allow an attacker to gain privileged access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive configurations and data. This unauthorized access can lead to manipulation of device settings, disruption of service, or even worse consequences depending on the device's role in a network. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by CHIYU Technology Inc. Additionally, consider disabling telnet access in favor of more secure protocols, and implement network access controls to limit exposure. You've got this! With these steps, you can shore up your defenses and keep your devices safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.35714 · 98.5th percentile
Published
2021-06-04T20:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 20:25Z
    An authentication bypass in telnet server in BF-430 and BF431 232/422 TCP/IP Converter, BF-450M and SEMAC from CHIYU Technology Inc allows obtaining a…
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