CVE-2023-29411CWE-306

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists that could allow changes to administrative credentials, leading to potential…

Critical · published April 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authentication issue in the Java RMI interface means anyone could stroll right in and change admin credentials — no password needed! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant without a proper check-in system; anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without any verification. That's just asking for a food fight! If exploited, an attacker could not only change administrative credentials but potentially gain remote code execution access, allowing them to run any malicious commands they desire. This situation could lead to total control of the affected system, resulting in data loss, corruption, or worse!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant without a proper check-in system; anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without any verification. That's just asking for a food fight! This vulnerability stems from a missing authentication check in the Java RMI interface, which allows unauthorized users to manipulate administrative credentials and execute arbitrary code without prior authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could not only change administrative credentials but potentially gain remote code execution access, allowing them to run any malicious commands they desire. This situation could lead to total control of the affected system, resulting in data loss, corruption, or worse! Immediately patch the Java application to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability. Ensure that authentication checks are correctly implemented for all administrative functions and consider implementing additional security measures such as firewalls or access controls. Stay vigilant! This is fixable! Follow the action steps and you'll have that door locked tight 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
0.01315 · 70.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-04-18T20:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 20:49Z
    A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists that could allow changes to administrative credentials, leading to potential…
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