CVE-2023-38944

An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain…

Critical · published March 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single HTTP header manipulation is all it takes to bypass access control on Multilaser RE160V and RE163V devices! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can scribble their name on the guest list to get a VIP table. Instead of a rigorous identification check, the system blindly trusts anyone who claims they belong here! An attacker could waltz right into your system, gaining complete access to the application. This means they can manipulate settings, steal sensitive data, or even disrupt services — a potential disaster waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can scribble their name on the guest list to get a VIP table. Instead of a rigorous identification check, the system blindly trusts anyone who claims they belong here! This critical access control vulnerability allows attackers to bypass restrictions simply by modifying an HTTP header in requests, giving them unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your system, gaining complete access to the application. This means they can manipulate settings, steal sensitive data, or even disrupt services — a potential disaster waiting to happen! Patch your devices to the latest firmware versions: RE160V v12.03.01.10_pt or RE163V v12.03.01.11_pt. Always review your security configurations and consider implementing additional validation checks for HTTP headers. 🔒 You can tackle this! Apply these updates right away and secure your devices like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.15528 · 96.8th percentile
Published
2024-03-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAR 00:00Z
    An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain…
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