CVE-2023-46601CWE-284

A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS (All versions)

Critical · published November 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A gaping hole in access control lets attackers bypass security and waltz right into your SQLServer database! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant letting anyone waltz into the kitchen without a staff badge. Once inside, a rogue diner could whip up their own orders, grabbing secret recipes (data) that should be off-limits! 🍽️ This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating data breaches, allowing attackers to access, alter, or even delete sensitive information without proper authorization. Imagine the chaos if your prized recipes ended up in the hands of competitors!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant letting anyone waltz into the kitchen without a staff badge. Once inside, a rogue diner could whip up their own orders, grabbing secret recipes (data) that should be off-limits! 🍽️ The lack of access controls in COMOS means that attackers can directly query the SQLServer database, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data stored within.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating data breaches, allowing attackers to access, alter, or even delete sensitive information without proper authorization. Imagine the chaos if your prized recipes ended up in the hands of competitors! Immediately review and enhance access control measures for your SQLServer connections in COMOS. Consider applying patches, or if a patch isn't available, limit database access to trusted users only. Don't wait on this one—put you and your users' data safety first! You've got this! By tightening your access controls, you're taking a heroic step towards safeguarding your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00521 · 43.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2023-11-14T11:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 11:04Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS (All versions)
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