CVE-2023-28398

CVE-2023-28398

Critical · published March 28, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated user can create an account in Osprey Pump Controller v1.01, like someone sneaking into a company and grabbing a staff ID without any credentials! 🔥 Imagine a warehouse where anyone can just walk up and claim a staff badge, bypassing all security checks. If they manage to do that, they can access sensitive areas and wreak havoc, just like how this flaw lets attackers gain control over critical pump operations without any login! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could disrupt operations, modify essential data, or even completely shut down the pump controller. This could lead to devastating consequences for any organization reliant on the pump system, risking safety and reliability!

Put simply

Imagine a warehouse where anyone can just walk up and claim a staff badge, bypassing all security checks. If they manage to do that, they can access sensitive areas and wreak havoc, just like how this flaw lets attackers gain control over critical pump operations without any login! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to create accounts, effectively bypassing authentication mechanisms in the Osprey Pump Controller, enabling unauthorized access to control functions.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could disrupt operations, modify essential data, or even completely shut down the pump controller. This could lead to devastating consequences for any organization reliant on the pump system, risking safety and reliability! To protect against this, immediately patch Osprey Pump Controller to the latest version. Review and tighten authentication protocols to ensure only authorized users can create accounts. It's also wise to conduct a security audit of your pump systems to identify any additional vulnerabilities! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your defenses 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
0.00892 · 59.0th percentile
Published
2023-03-28T20:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 20:08Z
    CVE-2023-28398
    cvelistv5