CVE-2023-32227CWE-798

Synel SYnergy Fingerprint Terminals - CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Critical · published July 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hard-coded credentials? We’ve got a serious problem! The Synel SYnergy Fingerprint Terminals are shipping with credentials that could let attackers waltz right in! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that uses the same key for every door — if a thief gets hold of it, they can access the kitchen, storage, and even the safe without any resistance! An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas, potentially compromising personal data and system integrity. This could lead to data theft, manipulation, or even full system takeover, putting your organization at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that uses the same key for every door — if a thief gets hold of it, they can access the kitchen, storage, and even the safe without any resistance! This vulnerability stems from the use of hard-coded credentials in Synel SYnergy Fingerprint Terminals, making it easy for attackers to bypass authentication and access secure areas.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas, potentially compromising personal data and system integrity. This could lead to data theft, manipulation, or even full system takeover, putting your organization at serious risk! Immediate action is crucial: change all hard-coded credentials to unique, strong passwords. Additionally, ensure to patch the systems as soon as the update is available and train staff to recognize the importance of credential security. 🛡️ You've got this! Take 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
0.00621 · 49.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2023-07-30T08:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUL 08:03Z
    Synel SYnergy Fingerprint Terminals - CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
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