CVE-2022-4333CWE-798

Sprecher: Sprecon maintenance access with hardcoded credentials

Critical · published June 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hardcoded credentials in multiple SPRECON-E CPU variants are an absolute goldmine for any remote attacker looking to take control of your devices! 🔥 Imagine a hotel where every guest has the same room key — anyone can waltz in and take over any room! That's exactly what this vulnerability allows for these devices, making them susceptible to unauthorized access. An attacker armed with the hardcoded credentials could totally hijack the device, resulting in unauthorized operations or disruptions. This could lead to serious operational failures and compromise your automation systems in ways that could have devastating consequences.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where every guest has the same room key — anyone can waltz in and take over any room! That's exactly what this vulnerability allows for these devices, making them susceptible to unauthorized access. The vulnerability stems from hardcoded credentials that allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the SPRECON-E CPU variants, effectively bypassing security measures.

What to do

An attacker armed with the hardcoded credentials could totally hijack the device, resulting in unauthorized operations or disruptions. This could lead to serious operational failures and compromise your automation systems in ways that could have devastating consequences. Immediately deactivate the hardcoded accounts as per Sprecher's hardening guidelines. Ensure you patch your devices or implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. You've got this! Act fast to secure your devices and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

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
0.00858 · 58.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2023-06-01T05:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 05:36Z
    Sprecher: Sprecon maintenance access with hardcoded credentials
    cvelistv5