CVE-2021-37116

PCManager has a Weaknesses Introduced During Design vulnerability .Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause that the PIN of the subscriber is…

published January 3, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty design decision is exposing your subscribers' PINs! An unfortunate vulnerability in PCManager allows unauthorized changes that could leave users in a bind. 🔒 Think of it like a poorly designed hotel check-in system where a visitor can simply request a room key without any identification. This could lead to unwelcome guests accessing rooms they shouldn't! If exploited, an attacker could change a subscriber's PIN without any user consent, potentially locking them out of their account or leading to unauthorized access. This could result in financial losses or data exposure, leaving users in a precarious situation.

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly designed hotel check-in system where a visitor can simply request a room key without any identification. This could lead to unwelcome guests accessing rooms they shouldn't! This vulnerability arises from weaknesses introduced during the design phase of PCManager, allowing unauthorized manipulation of subscribers' PINs under specific conditions.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could change a subscriber's PIN without any user consent, potentially locking them out of their account or leading to unauthorized access. This could result in financial losses or data exposure, leaving users in a precarious situation. To mitigate this issue, review the configuration settings within PCManager to ensure proper authentication mechanisms are in place. Also, consider implementing additional checks to validate user requests for PIN changes. Regularly monitor for unusual activity as a precaution. You've got this! With a little diligence and the right checks, you can secure your subscribers' data effectively. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00741 · 54.1th percentile
Published
2022-01-03T21:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JAN 21:07Z
    PCManager has a Weaknesses Introduced During Design vulnerability .Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause that the PIN of the subscriber is…
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