CVE-2023-31411

A remote unprivileged attacker can modify and access configuration settings on the EventCam App due to the absence of API authentication

Critical · published June 19, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical flaw in the EventCam App lets anyone with a web connection tweak your settings without ever logging in! 🔥 Think of it like a public event planner where anyone can walk in and rearrange the seating chart or change the menu — chaos ensues when unauthorized hands can make decisions. An unprivileged attacker can gain control over your app's configuration, potentially disrupting functionality and causing significant operational headaches. They could alter event settings, leading to confusion, lost data, or even embarrassing situations at your events. This vulnerability is nothing short of a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a public event planner where anyone can walk in and rearrange the seating chart or change the menu — chaos ensues when unauthorized hands can make decisions. Due to the absence of API authentication, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to modify configuration settings within the EventCam App freely, threatening its integrity and security.

What to do

An unprivileged attacker can gain control over your app's configuration, potentially disrupting functionality and causing significant operational headaches. They could alter event settings, leading to confusion, lost data, or even embarrassing situations at your events. This vulnerability is nothing short of a recipe for disaster! Patch to the latest version immediately to implement proper API authentication. Review your app's security settings and ensure that only authenticated users can make configuration changes. Regularly monitor for any suspicious activities and tighten access controls. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll secure your app in no time and maintain your status as a security hero! 🛡️

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
0.00909 · 59.6th percentile
Published
2023-06-19T14:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUN 14:59Z
    A remote unprivileged attacker can modify and access configuration settings on the EventCam App due to the absence of API authentication
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