CVE-2022-43761CWE-306

Lack of authentication when managing APROL database

Critical · published February 8, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authentication flaw in the B&R APROL database can let anyone grab the system configuration like grabbing the keys to the kingdom without a guard in sight! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef is cooking up a storm, but anyone off the street can waltz in and change the menu or even toss in a secret ingredient. That's what happens here—anyone can access or modify the database settings without any checks! This vulnerability means that an attacker could not only read sensitive configuration details but also make changes that could disrupt the entire system, potentially leading to a nightmare scenario for data integrity and availability. Imagine someone tanking your carefully curated menu just because they felt like it!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef is cooking up a storm, but anyone off the street can waltz in and change the menu or even toss in a secret ingredient. That's what happens here—anyone can access or modify the database settings without any checks! This CVE arises from a lack of authentication checks when creating and managing the B&R APROL database in versions lower than R 4.2-07, allowing unauthorized users to manipulate system configurations freely.

What to do

This vulnerability means that an attacker could not only read sensitive configuration details but also make changes that could disrupt the entire system, potentially leading to a nightmare scenario for data integrity and availability. Imagine someone tanking your carefully curated menu just because they felt like it! To safeguard your system, immediately update to version R 4.2-07 or higher. Additionally, review your authentication practices to ensure that all sensitive actions are securely vetted. Don’t wait; tackle this vulnerability today! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll be well on your way to locking this door tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00551 · 45.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-02-08T09:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 09:33Z
    Lack of authentication when managing APROL database
    cvelistv5