CVE-2023-40150CWE-749

Softneta MedDream PACS Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Critical · published September 11, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An authentication check is missing in Softneta MedDream PACS, opening the door for unauthenticated remote code execution! Think of it like a hospital that allows anyone to walk right into the operating room without showing ID — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability can be exploited by anyone, making it critical to address. With this flaw, an attacker could remotely execute malicious code, potentially compromising sensitive patient data and even taking full control of the PACS system. This could lead to dire consequences in healthcare environments where data integrity and confidentiality are paramount.

Put simply

Think of it like a hospital that allows anyone to walk right into the operating room without showing ID — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability can be exploited by anyone, making it critical to address. The vulnerability arises because Softneta MedDream PACS doesn't enforce authentication for certain functions, allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

With this flaw, an attacker could remotely execute malicious code, potentially compromising sensitive patient data and even taking full control of the PACS system. This could lead to dire consequences in healthcare environments where data integrity and confidentiality are paramount. Immediately update to the latest version of Softneta MedDream PACS that addresses this issue. Implement strict access controls and audit the system to ensure no unauthorized users can exploit this critical vulnerability. You've got this! Take these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01264 · 69.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2023-09-11T19:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 19:05Z
    Softneta MedDream PACS Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
    cvelistv5