CVE-2022-45092CWE-22

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1)

Critical · published January 10, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
31%
Percentile
98.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated attacker could have a field day here, reading and writing any file on the device’s file system! 🔥 Just imagine the chaos! Think of it as a hotel manager who has access to every room’s key — they could snoop around, rearranging your belongings or even leaving a surprise in your suitcase. That’s the level of access this vulnerability allows! If exploited, an attacker could not only read sensitive data but also write malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. This means they could completely compromise the system, turning it into their playground — absolutely devastating for security!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel manager who has access to every room’s key — they could snoop around, rearranging your belongings or even leaving a surprise in your suitcase. That’s the level of access this vulnerability allows! This vulnerability in SINEC INS allows authenticated remote attackers with access to the Web Based Management interface to read and write arbitrary files on the device. This could enable them to execute malicious code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could not only read sensitive data but also write malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. This means they could completely compromise the system, turning it into their playground — absolutely devastating for security! Immediately patch to version V1.0 SP2 Update 1 to close this exploit. Tighten access controls to the Web Based Management interface and review user permissions to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your systems for vulnerabilities to stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you’ll have this locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.31443 · 98.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2023-01-10T11:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 11:39Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1)
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