CVE-2023-48392CWE-321

Kaifa Technology WebITR - Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

Critical · published December 15, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hard-coded encryption keys are a recipe for disaster! An unauthenticated attacker can generate a valid token and waltz right into the Kaifa Technology WebITR system, potentially taking over admin accounts! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk in with a pre-made reservation, bypassing the host. They could sit at any table and order anything, including the chef’s special — the sensitive data! This vulnerability allows a malicious user to access any account they desire, including those with administrative privileges. The fallout could be absolutely devastating — unauthorized access to critical systems and sensitive information could cause chaos and compromise user data.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk in with a pre-made reservation, bypassing the host. They could sit at any table and order anything, including the chef’s special — the sensitive data! CVE-2023-48392 arises from the use of a hard-coded encryption key in the WebITR platform, enabling an attacker to create a valid token parameter without needing authentication, thus gaining unauthorized access.

What to do

This vulnerability allows a malicious user to access any account they desire, including those with administrative privileges. The fallout could be absolutely devastating — unauthorized access to critical systems and sensitive information could cause chaos and compromise user data. To secure your system, implement a patch to update the encryption method and eliminate hard-coded keys. Additionally, consider conducting a thorough security audit to ensure that access controls are properly enforced and user permissions are appropriately assigned. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to securing your WebITR system! 🛡️

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
0.00570 · 46.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-321 · Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Published
2023-12-15T09:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 09:20Z
    Kaifa Technology WebITR - Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
    cvelistv5