CVE-2023-37231

Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 uses a Hard-coded Password

Critical · published September 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password in Loftware Spectrum before version 4.6 HF14 is just waiting for someone to take advantage of it! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where the master key was never changed after the grand opening, allowing anyone with that key to roam freely. Just as anyone could access the rooms with the master key, an attacker can exploit this hard-coded password to access sensitive functionalities in the software. This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control over the application, potentially manipulating data and compromising the entire system. With such a high CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are incredibly high, making this a serious threat to your security.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the master key was never changed after the grand opening, allowing anyone with that key to roam freely. Just as anyone could access the rooms with the master key, an attacker can exploit this hard-coded password to access sensitive functionalities in the software. The vulnerability arises from a hard-coded password that provides access to critical functions without requiring user authentication, allowing unauthorized users to exploit the system.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control over the application, potentially manipulating data and compromising the entire system. With such a high CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are incredibly high, making this a serious threat to your security. Immediately upgrade to Loftware Spectrum version 4.6 HF14 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security protocols to ensure no other hard-coded passwords are present in your infrastructure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll secure your system and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️

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
0.00516 · 43.1th percentile
Published
2024-09-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 SEP 00:00Z
    Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 uses a Hard-coded Password
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