CVE-2023-27195

Trimble TM4Web 22.2.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to access /inc/tm_ajax.msw?func=UserfromUUID&uuid= to retrieve the last registration access code and use…

Critical · published November 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated access to user registration codes? Yes, please! An attacker can snag the last registration access code from Trimble TM4Web 22.2.0 and register with full privileges as an Administrator, all without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and grab a VIP access card – once they have it, they can order anything on the menu, even if they’re not on the guest list. This exploit allows attackers to bypass authentication as casually as picking up a forgotten coat at the door. This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical administrative features, allowing them to create new Administrator accounts at will. With full privileges, they could manipulate system settings, steal sensitive data, or even lock out legitimate users.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and grab a VIP access card – once they have it, they can order anything on the menu, even if they’re not on the guest list. This exploit allows attackers to bypass authentication as casually as picking up a forgotten coat at the door. The CVE-2023-27195 vulnerability in Trimble TM4Web 22.2.0 enables unauthorized access to user registration codes through a specific URL endpoint. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can create valid accounts, including those with Administrator privileges, using a simple PUT request.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical administrative features, allowing them to create new Administrator accounts at will. With full privileges, they could manipulate system settings, steal sensitive data, or even lock out legitimate users. Immediately patch to the updated version of Trimble TM4Web to close this loophole. Additionally, audit your access controls to ensure robust authentication processes are in place, and monitor for any suspicious activities related to account registrations. This is fixable! Take these steps, and you’ll have your defenses up in no time. 🛡️

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
0.01011 · 62.8th percentile
Published
2024-11-08T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 NOV 00:00Z
    Trimble TM4Web 22.2.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to access /inc/tm_ajax.msw?func=UserfromUUID&uuid= to retrieve the last registration access code and use…
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