CVE-2022-22928

MCMS v5.2.4 was discovered to have a hardcoded shiro-key, allowing attackers to exploit the key and execute arbitrary code

published January 20, 2022

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hardcoded shiro-key in MCMS v5.2.4 could open the door for attackers to execute arbitrary code β€” think of it as a hotel manager giving out a master key with no limits! πŸ”‘ Imagine a hotel where the manager handed out a master key to every guest without checking. Suddenly, anyone can waltz into any room! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the hardcoded shiro-key, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive functions. If an attacker gets hold of this hardcoded key, they could execute any code they desire on the server! This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover β€” absolutely devastating for users and businesses alike.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where the manager handed out a master key to every guest without checking. Suddenly, anyone can waltz into any room! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the hardcoded shiro-key, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive functions. This vulnerability stems from a hardcoded shiro-key in MCMS v5.2.4, which allows unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting this static key. It’s a significant oversight in securing sensitive operations.

What to do

If an attacker gets hold of this hardcoded key, they could execute any code they desire on the server! This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even complete system takeover β€” absolutely devastating for users and businesses alike. To mitigate this risk, update MCMS to the latest version to eliminate the hardcoded shiro-key. Following this, it’s crucial to review your application for any other hardcoded credentials and replace them with secure alternatives. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow the steps, and secure your system! πŸš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02500 Β· 84.6th percentile
Published
2022-01-20T23:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 23:40Z
    MCMS v5.2.4 was discovered to have a hardcoded shiro-key, allowing attackers to exploit the key and execute arbitrary code
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