CVE-2022-22512CWE-798

VARTA: Multiple devices prone to hard-coded credentials

Critical · published March 23, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Hard-coded credentials are just sitting in the Web-UI of multiple VARTA Storage products, waiting for the wrong hands to find them! This is like leaving the keys to a vault under the doormat — any unauthorized person can simply stroll in and access everything inside. No need for a lockpick or a special code with these credentials just lying around! An attacker could gain full administrative access to the Web-UI, allowing them to manipulate settings, view sensitive data, or even take control of the entire system. Imagine the chaos of someone uninvited having free rein to change configurations and access stored information — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This is like leaving the keys to a vault under the doormat — any unauthorized person can simply stroll in and access everything inside. No need for a lockpick or a special code with these credentials just lying around! The presence of hard-coded credentials in the Web-UI of several VARTA Storage products allows unauthorized access without any authentication, enabling attackers to control the system effortlessly.

What to do

An attacker could gain full administrative access to the Web-UI, allowing them to manipulate settings, view sensitive data, or even take control of the entire system. Imagine the chaos of someone uninvited having free rein to change configurations and access stored information — absolutely devastating! Immediately update to the latest patched versions of the affected VARTA products to eliminate hard-coded credentials. Review your configurations and deploy additional security measures, such as robust authentication methods and network segmentation to safeguard against potential unauthorized access. You've got this! With a little diligence and swift action, you can protect your systems and keep those key vaults secure! 🛡️

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
0.00675 · 51.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2023-03-23T05:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 05:32Z
    VARTA: Multiple devices prone to hard-coded credentials
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