CVE-2023-51573CWE-749

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical · published April 1, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
46%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A terrifying authentication bypass lurks in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro, letting remote attackers waltz right in without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of a restaurant where the manager's password is taped to the window. Anyone can just walk in without checking in, helping themselves to whatever they please. That's exactly what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do—bypass all security and access critical functions! An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain full unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to disastrous consequences such as data theft, manipulation of settings, or even complete control over the power management infrastructure. This is nothing short of a security nightmare that could leave systems wide open to mischief!

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where the manager's password is taped to the window. Anyone can just walk in without checking in, helping themselves to whatever they please. That's exactly what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do—bypass all security and access critical functions! The vulnerability exists in the updateManagerPassword function, which exposes a critical function that allows attackers to bypass authentication entirely, compromising the security of affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain full unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to disastrous consequences such as data theft, manipulation of settings, or even complete control over the power management infrastructure. This is nothing short of a security nightmare that could leave systems wide open to mischief! Immediate action is essential! Update to the latest version of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security settings and ensure strict monitoring on unauthorized access attempts until a patch is applied. Be proactive! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll lock this vulnerability down in no time, turning you into a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.45744 · 98.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2024-04-01T21:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 21:18Z
    Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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