CVE-2022-1715CWE-1125

Account Takeover in neorazorx/facturascripts

Critical · published May 13, 2022

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One small misconfiguration could let attackers hijack your GitHub account! This flaw in the neorazorx/facturascripts repository before version 2022.07 is absolutely critical. 🔥 Think of it like leaving the door to your digital locker wide open with a sign saying 'Take whatever you want!' An attacker could simply stroll in and take over your account without breaking a sweat. The stakes are high here! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your account, leading to unauthorized access to your repositories, possible data leaks, and even the potential for malicious code to infiltrate your projects. It's like handing over the keys to your entire digital kingdom!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the door to your digital locker wide open with a sign saying 'Take whatever you want!' An attacker could simply stroll in and take over your account without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability occurs due to improper account management, allowing attackers to take over GitHub accounts without sufficient authentication checks. Essentially, once they exploit this flaw, they can control everything tied to the account.

What to do

The stakes are high here! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your account, leading to unauthorized access to your repositories, possible data leaks, and even the potential for malicious code to infiltrate your projects. It's like handing over the keys to your entire digital kingdom! To safeguard yourself, upgrade to version 2022.07 or later immediately. Additionally, review your account security settings, enable two-factor authentication, and ensure you regularly audit your repositories for further protection. Don't leave your door ajar! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your account and keep it safe from unwanted visitors. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01420 · 72.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1125 · Excessive Attack Surface
Published
2022-05-13T17:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 17:10Z
    Account Takeover in neorazorx/facturascripts
    cvelistv5