CVE-2022-2302CWE-304

LENZE: Missing password verification in authorisation procedure

Critical · published July 11, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One unexpected click is all it takes to unlock the door! Multiple Lenze products in the cabinet series skip password checks after the first login, allowing attackers to stroll right in without a key. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that never checks room keys after the first entry. Once a guest checks in, they can open any door without needing to show identification again — a recipe for chaos! An attacker gaining full access could wreak havoc, altering settings, stealing sensitive data, or gaining complete control of the system. This is absolutely devastating for any operation relying on these devices, as it turns the security model on its head and invites risks galore!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that never checks room keys after the first entry. Once a guest checks in, they can open any door without needing to show identification again — a recipe for chaos! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass password verification after the initial login, leading to unauthorized access to critical device functions without needing any credentials.

What to do

An attacker gaining full access could wreak havoc, altering settings, stealing sensitive data, or gaining complete control of the system. This is absolutely devastating for any operation relying on these devices, as it turns the security model on its head and invites risks galore! To protect your system, ensure that you apply the patch from Lenze immediately and review all user access logs. Additionally, consider implementing more stringent session management policies to mitigate future risks. 🛡️ This is fixable! Follow these steps and you’ll have your security locked down in no time. You've got this! 💪

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
0.02142 · 81.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-304 · Missing Critical Step in Authentication
Published
2022-07-11T10:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUL 10:40Z
    LENZE: Missing password verification in authorisation procedure
    cvelistv5