CVE-2023-33274

The authentication mechanism in PowerShield SNMP Web Pro 1.1 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to directly access Common Gateway…

published July 12, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unauthenticated users can access sensitive CGI scripts in PowerShield SNMP Web Pro 1.1, like finding the secret backdoor to a restricted area! 🔓 Think of this vulnerability as a hotel with a side entrance that anyone can use, bypassing the front desk entirely. Without a proper check-in system, anyone can stroll in and access restricted areas without even a glance from the staff! This means an attacker could execute unauthorized actions within the system, potentially gaining access to critical data or functionalities. Imagine someone having the ability to change settings or retrieve sensitive information without any identification—completely unchecked and unrestricted!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel with a side entrance that anyone can use, bypassing the front desk entirely. Without a proper check-in system, anyone can stroll in and access restricted areas without even a glance from the staff! The flaw in PowerShield SNMP Web Pro 1.1 arises from missing cookie verification for the authentication mechanism, allowing access to CGI scripts without proper authorization. This affects all instances lacking HTTP Digest authentication, regardless of the password used.

What to do

This means an attacker could execute unauthorized actions within the system, potentially gaining access to critical data or functionalities. Imagine someone having the ability to change settings or retrieve sensitive information without any identification—completely unchecked and unrestricted! To protect against this vulnerability, immediately enable HTTP Digest authentication on your PowerShield SNMP Web Pro 1.1 installation. It's essential to ensure that proper cookie verification mechanisms are in place and audit your settings to enhance security. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll secure your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01057 · 64.2th percentile
Published
2023-07-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 00:00Z
    The authentication mechanism in PowerShield SNMP Web Pro 1.1 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to directly access Common Gateway…
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