CVE-2022-44097

Book Store Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allows attackers to escalate privileges and access the admin panel

Critical · published November 30, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hardcoded credentials in Book Store Management System v1.0 are your open invitation to trouble! 🔥 Think of it as a library with a public back door that anyone can walk through, bypassing the normal check-in process — just a simple code check could have kept the doors locked! If attackers get hold of those hardcoded credentials, they can waltz right into the admin panel and take over control — they could change prices, delete inventory, or even expose customer data. This is absolutely devastating for any business relying on this system!

Put simply

Think of it as a library with a public back door that anyone can walk through, bypassing the normal check-in process — just a simple code check could have kept the doors locked! This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting hardcoded credentials that provide unauthorized access to the admin panel of the Book Store Management System.

What to do

If attackers get hold of those hardcoded credentials, they can waltz right into the admin panel and take over control — they could change prices, delete inventory, or even expose customer data. This is absolutely devastating for any business relying on this system! Immediately patch the system to a version that eliminates these hardcoded credentials. Change all default passwords, and implement stricter access controls for sensitive areas. Regularly audit your systems to ensure no hardcoded credentials slip through the cracks! You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your system and keep the baddies out! 🛡️

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
0.00801 · 56.2th percentile
Published
2022-11-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 NOV 00:00Z
    Book Store Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials which allows attackers to escalate privileges and access the admin panel
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