CVE-2022-2103CWE-284

Secheron SEPCOS Control and Protection Relay

Critical · published June 24, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Weak credentials could spell disaster! An attacker can waltz right through an open FTP port to access sensitive files and even write to executable directories. 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of your house wide open with a sign saying 'Welcome, please come in!' Anyone with the right password can stroll in and take what they want without a second glance. The fallout could be absolutely devastating, allowing an attacker to steal sensitive data or even plant malicious files that could wreak havoc on your system. If left unchecked, this could lead to full system compromise, resulting in a catastrophic breach of your network's integrity.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of your house wide open with a sign saying 'Welcome, please come in!' Anyone with the right password can stroll in and take what they want without a second glance. CVE-2022-2103 exploits weak credentials to gain unauthorized access to the TCP port through an open FTP service, enabling attackers to read sensitive files and modify remotely executable directories.

What to do

The fallout could be absolutely devastating, allowing an attacker to steal sensitive data or even plant malicious files that could wreak havoc on your system. If left unchecked, this could lead to full system compromise, resulting in a catastrophic breach of your network's integrity. To mitigate this risk, immediately enforce strong password policies, restrict access to the FTP service, and consider disabling the FTP service entirely if it's not necessary. Regularly audit your network configurations and ensure proper permissions are in place. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll not only resolve this vulnerability but also strengthen your defenses against future threats! 🛡️

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
0.01047 · 63.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2022-06-24T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUN 15:00Z
    Secheron SEPCOS Control and Protection Relay
    cvelistv5