CVE-2023-35987CWE-798

PiiGAB M-Bus Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Critical · published July 6, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hard-coded credentials are the Achilles' heel of PiiGAB M-Bus! Just imagine how easily an intruder can stroll right in with the keys already in hand! 🔥 Think of it as leaving your front door wide open with a sign that says 'All are welcome!' – no one even needs to pick the lock. Anyone with access can waltz in and take control without breaking a sweat! With hard-coded credentials, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and altering configurations. This could lead to catastrophic consequences, from system hijacking to data leaks, making it a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving your front door wide open with a sign that says 'All are welcome!' – no one even needs to pick the lock. Anyone with access can waltz in and take control without breaking a sweat! PiiGAB M-Bus uses hard-coded authentication credentials, making it easy for attackers to bypass any security measures and access the system without needing user intervention.

What to do

With hard-coded credentials, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and altering configurations. This could lead to catastrophic consequences, from system hijacking to data leaks, making it a recipe for disaster! Immediately update PiiGAB M-Bus to the latest version that removes these hard-coded credentials. Implement secure authentication methods and ensure that no default credentials are hard-coded in your systems. Regularly audit your software for similar vulnerabilities to avoid future headaches! You've got this! Strengthen your defenses and protect your systems. 🛡️

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
0.00753 · 54.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2023-07-06T22:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUL 22:58Z
    PiiGAB M-Bus Use of Hard-coded Credentials
    cvelistv5