CVE-2023-39172CWE-319

SENEC: Storage Box V1,V2 and V3 transmitting sensitive data unencrypted

Critical · published December 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Your secrets are floating around unprotected! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to capture sensitive information transmitted in plain text, like a postcard sent without an envelope. 🔥 Think of it like sending a love letter through a busy street with no seal on the envelope; anyone can peek in and change the message before it reaches its destination! This vulnerability lets attackers intercept and modify your network traffic without a trace. An attacker could easily read and modify sensitive data like usernames, passwords, and private messages, leading to identity theft or unauthorized access. It's absolutely devastating when personal information becomes public knowledge due to such a breach. 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like sending a love letter through a busy street with no seal on the envelope; anyone can peek in and change the message before it reaches its destination! This vulnerability lets attackers intercept and modify your network traffic without a trace. CVE-2023-39172 exposes devices that transmit sensitive information unencrypted, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to capture and manipulate network traffic.

What to do

An attacker could easily read and modify sensitive data like usernames, passwords, and private messages, leading to identity theft or unauthorized access. It's absolutely devastating when personal information becomes public knowledge due to such a breach. 🚨 To secure your devices, implement encryption protocols immediately, like SSL/TLS, to protect data in transit. Additionally, ensure proper configuration and regularly update your devices to the latest firmware versions. You've got this! With these steps, you can safeguard your information and enhance your network's security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00581 · 47.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-319 · Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Published
2023-12-07T13:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 13:58Z
    SENEC: Storage Box V1,V2 and V3 transmitting sensitive data unencrypted
    cvelistv5