CVE-2022-32513CWE-521

A CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to gain control of the device when the attacker brute forces the…

Critical · published January 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A weak password requirement could open the door to an attacker gaining full control over your C-Bus automation devices! This is like having a flimsy lock on your front door that a kid with a hairpin could pop open — all it takes is a little persistence. When defenses are that easy to bypass, it’s just a matter of time before someone strolls right in. If an attacker successfully brute-forces the password, they could manipulate your automation settings, compromise sensitive data, or even disrupt your smart home systems entirely. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating! With critical systems being targeted, this vulnerability demands immediate attention.

Put simply

This is like having a flimsy lock on your front door that a kid with a hairpin could pop open — all it takes is a little persistence. When defenses are that easy to bypass, it’s just a matter of time before someone strolls right in. CVE-2022-32513 is classified as CWE-521, indicating weak password requirements that allow attackers to brute-force passwords for device access. This affects multiple C-Bus Network Automation Controller models on versions prior to V1.10.0.

What to do

If an attacker successfully brute-forces the password, they could manipulate your automation settings, compromise sensitive data, or even disrupt your smart home systems entirely. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating! With critical systems being targeted, this vulnerability demands immediate attention. To secure your devices, immediately update to version 1.10.0 or later. Additionally, enforce stronger password policies that require complex passwords, making it harder for attackers to guess. Regularly review and update your security protocols to stay ahead of threats! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your C-Bus devices secured in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00695 · 52.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2023-01-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 00:00Z
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