CVE-2023-4178CWE-290

Authentication Bypass in Neutron Smart VMS

Critical · published September 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass vulnerability in Neutron Smart VMS lets attackers slip through the front door like they own the place! 🔥 It's like a hotel that lets guests check in without confirming their reservation. Anyone could waltz into the premises without being asked for an ID! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. This is not just a minor oversight; it can have devastating consequences for your security!

Put simply

It's like a hotel that lets guests check in without confirming their reservation. Anyone could waltz into the premises without being asked for an ID! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms by spoofing legitimate requests, affecting Neutron Smart VMS versions before b1130.1.0.1.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. This is not just a minor oversight; it can have devastating consequences for your security! Update Neutron Smart VMS to the fixed version b1130.1.0.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review and reinforce your authentication protocols to prevent spoofing attacks in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your system 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
0.00765 · 55.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2023-09-05T18:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 SEP 18:49Z
    Authentication Bypass in Neutron Smart VMS
    cvelistv5