CVE-2022-45444CWE-259

CVE-2022-45444

Critical · published January 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password is like an open invitation on your front door! Sewio’s RTLS Studio versions 2.0.0 to 2.6.2 are vulnerable, and an attacker can waltz right in with unrestricted database access. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel where the manager left the master key under the welcome mat. Anyone who finds it can open any door, access any room, and take whatever they want—except this time, it’s your valuable data. This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining complete control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify records, or even delete crucial data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting your operations and compromising sensitive user data. With a CVSS score of 10, this isn't just a little hiccup; it's a major security breach waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where the manager left the master key under the welcome mat. Anyone who finds it can open any door, access any room, and take whatever they want—except this time, it’s your valuable data. Sewio’s RTLS Studio contains hard-coded passwords for predetermined users within its database. This design flaw allows remote attackers to log in without proper authentication, bypassing security measures entirely.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining complete control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify records, or even delete crucial data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting your operations and compromising sensitive user data. With a CVSS score of 10, this isn't just a little hiccup; it's a major security breach waiting to happen! Immediate action is required: patch to version 2.6.3 or later to address the hard-coded passwords. Additionally, review your database permissions and consider implementing more secure authentication methods for all users. You’ve got this! Secure your system, follow these steps, and you’ll be back in control in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00944 · 60.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-259 · Use of Hard-coded Password
Published
2023-01-18T00:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JAN 00:41Z
    CVE-2022-45444
    cvelistv5