CVE-2023-49617CWE-306

MachineSense FeverWarn Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Critical · published February 1, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An open API with zero authentication means anyone can waltz right in! 🎉 Remote attackers can access and tamper with sensitive info, making this flaw absolutely critical! Think of this API as an unlocked backdoor to a bank vault — anyone can slip in, change account balances, or steal cash without a key or a guard in sight! It's a serious oversight in risk management. An attacker could steal sensitive data, alter critical configurations, or even impersonate valid users without breaking a sweat. The consequences could be devastating for businesses relying on the integrity and confidentiality of their information, risking both reputation and trust.

Put simply

Think of this API as an unlocked backdoor to a bank vault — anyone can slip in, change account balances, or steal cash without a key or a guard in sight! It's a serious oversight in risk management. This vulnerability arises from the MachineSense API allowing access without any authentication checks, enabling unauthorized users to retrieve or modify sensitive information at will.

What to do

An attacker could steal sensitive data, alter critical configurations, or even impersonate valid users without breaking a sweat. The consequences could be devastating for businesses relying on the integrity and confidentiality of their information, risking both reputation and trust. Immediate action is required: Implement authentication mechanisms for the API and conduct a thorough review of all access controls. Patch to the latest version once it's available to close this glaring security hole. You've got this! By addressing this issue quickly, you can lock that backdoor for good and secure your sensitive information! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00798 · 56.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-02-01T22:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 FEB 22:26Z
    MachineSense FeverWarn Missing Authentication for Critical Function
    cvelistv5