CVE-2022-42970CWE-306

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function The software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user…

Critical · published February 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Missing authentication on critical functions is a recipe for disaster! Attackers could exploit this weakness in the APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software, putting your system at risk. 🔥 Think of it like a VIP lounge with no bouncer at the door; anyone can waltz in, wreak havoc, and potentially drain resources without even breaking a sweat! 🏨 Without proper authentication, an attacker can access critical features that require user identity verification. This could lead to unauthorized changes in settings, excessive resource consumption, or even taking control of your system — essentially giving a free pass to anyone wanting to cause chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP lounge with no bouncer at the door; anyone can waltz in, wreak havoc, and potentially drain resources without even breaking a sweat! 🏨 This vulnerability, identified as CWE-306, arises because the software fails to perform authentication checks for important functions. This oversight allows unauthorized users to access features that could impact system performance and integrity.

What to do

Without proper authentication, an attacker can access critical features that require user identity verification. This could lead to unauthorized changes in settings, excessive resource consumption, or even taking control of your system — essentially giving a free pass to anyone wanting to cause chaos! To protect your systems, immediately update the APC Easy UPS Online Monitoring Software to versions V2.5-GA or V2.5-GA-01-22261 and ensure that authentication measures are implemented for critical functionalities. Regularly review your configurations to maintain security. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking prompt action, you can shield your system from potential threats and keep your operations running smoothly. 💪✨

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
0.00712 · 53.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-02-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 FEB 00:00Z
    A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function The software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user…
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