CVE-2023-4972CWE-648

Information Disclosure in Digital Yepas

Critical · published September 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A critical flaw in Yepas Digital before version 1.0.1 exposes users' data through privileged APIs — think of it as a restaurant server accessing the kitchen and sharing every secret recipe without permission! It's like a waiter who can not only take orders but also peek into the kitchen and hand out the chef's special dishes to anyone, even if they weren't supposed to get them. This unchecked access can lead to all sorts of chaos! An attacker could potentially collect sensitive user data or manipulate critical information, leading to a seriously damaging breach of trust and privacy. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for users and the company's reputation alike, creating a nightmare scenario for security teams.

Put simply

It's like a waiter who can not only take orders but also peek into the kitchen and hand out the chef's special dishes to anyone, even if they weren't supposed to get them. This unchecked access can lead to all sorts of chaos! This vulnerability stems from the incorrect use of privileged APIs, which allows unauthorized data access and manipulation in Yepas Digital systems, compromising user data security.

What to do

An attacker could potentially collect sensitive user data or manipulate critical information, leading to a seriously damaging breach of trust and privacy. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for users and the company's reputation alike, creating a nightmare scenario for security teams. Immediately update to version 1.0.1 or later to secure your system. Additionally, review API access controls to ensure that only authorized requests can collect sensitive data. Regular audits of your permissions can prevent future mishaps! You've got this! Following these steps will help you strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

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
0.00687 · 52.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-648 · Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
Published
2023-09-14T19:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 SEP 19:03Z
    Information Disclosure in Digital Yepas
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