CVE-2023-1968CWE-1327

CVE-2023-1968

Critical · published April 28, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A vulnerability in Illumina's Universal Copy Service v2.x lets attackers listen in on every IP address! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who hands out room keys without checking if guests are authorized — anyone could wander into any room! An unauthenticated malicious actor could exploit this flaw to intercept sensitive communications or gain unauthorized access to critical systems. With a CVSS score of 10, the potential for damage could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and compromised operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who hands out room keys without checking if guests are authorized — anyone could wander into any room! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bind to unrestricted IP addresses, enabling them to listen in on communications without needing authentication. Essentially, it exposes the service to unauthorized remote access.

What to do

An unauthenticated malicious actor could exploit this flaw to intercept sensitive communications or gain unauthorized access to critical systems. With a CVSS score of 10, the potential for damage could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and compromised operations. Patch your Illumina Universal Copy Service to the latest version immediately to close this critical gap. Additionally, configure IP binding settings to restrict access to trusted addresses only. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

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
0.01812 · 78.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1327 · Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
Published
2023-04-28T18:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 18:09Z
    CVE-2023-1968
    cvelistv5