CVE-2021-43987CWE-912

mySCADA myPRO

Critical · published December 23, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 There's a hidden admin account just chilling in mySCADA myPRO Versions 8.20.0 and prior, waiting for a crafty attacker to exploit it! 🔥 Think of it like a secret VIP room in a restaurant that only certain people know about. The problem? It’s not listed on the menu, and once someone finds it, they can wreak havoc without anyone noticing! An attacker could potentially access this undisclosed admin account, gaining full control over the system. This means they could change settings, access sensitive data, or even take down critical infrastructure without any warning. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for operations that rely on mySCADA!

Put simply

Think of it like a secret VIP room in a restaurant that only certain people know about. The problem? It’s not listed on the menu, and once someone finds it, they can wreak havoc without anyone noticing! This vulnerability exists because an undocumented administrative account is present in mySCADA myPRO, which can't be deleted or modified via the web interface, leaving it perpetually exposed and ungoverned.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access this undisclosed admin account, gaining full control over the system. This means they could change settings, access sensitive data, or even take down critical infrastructure without any warning. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for operations that rely on mySCADA! Immediate steps include updating to mySCADA myPRO Version 8.20.1 or later to eliminate this hidden account. Also, it’s crucial to audit your system settings and user accounts to ensure everything else is on lockdown! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll secure your system and shine as the hero of security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01250 · 69.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-912 · Hidden Functionality
Published
2021-12-23T19:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 19:48Z
    mySCADA myPRO
    cvelistv5