CVE-2023-3050CWE-784

Authentication Bypass in TMT's Lockcell

Critical · published June 13, 2023

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

🚨 A single cookie could grant attackers the keys to the kingdom! This vulnerability in TMT Lockcell allows for privilege abuse and authentication bypass if you're running a version before 15. 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a fancy restaurant who finds a way to swap their table reservation with a VIP's — no one checks the name, and suddenly, they're dining at the top table without a care in the world! The consequences of this oversight are absolutely devastating. An attacker could easily bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities within the system, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized actions, or worse. The fallout could be catastrophic, affecting your organization's security posture significantly!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a fancy restaurant who finds a way to swap their table reservation with a VIP's — no one checks the name, and suddenly, they're dining at the top table without a care in the world! This vulnerability relies on cookies without proper validation and integrity checks, making it possible for unauthorized users to leverage these cookies to gain elevated privileges and bypass standard authentication mechanisms.

What to do

The consequences of this oversight are absolutely devastating. An attacker could easily bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities within the system, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized actions, or worse. The fallout could be catastrophic, affecting your organization's security posture significantly! Immediately update TMT Lockcell to version 15 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, implement stringent cookie validation and integrity checks to ensure that no unauthorized privileges can be obtained through cookie manipulation. Regular audits of your security measures can enhance your defenses further. You've got this! By taking these quick steps, you can lock things down and keep that VIP table secure! 🛡️

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
0.01314 · 70.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-784 · Reliance on Cookies without Validation and Integrity Checking in a Security Decision
Published
2023-06-13T11:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUN 11:50Z
    Authentication Bypass in TMT's Lockcell
    cvelistv5