CVE-2023-51574CWE-749

Voltronic Power ViewPower updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Method Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical · published May 3, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Authentication? Not needed here! A sneaky flaw in Voltronic Power ViewPower lets attackers bypass authentication with ease, making it a critical threat to your system. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk — anyone can waltz right in without any verification, potentially causing chaos inside. 🏨 This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unfettered access to the system, allowing them to manipulate or even destroy critical data without ever breaking a sweat. Imagine the consequences of a malicious intruder turning off your power management system — it could lead to massive outages or data loss! ⚡

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel that forgot to check IDs at the front desk — anyone can waltz right in without any verification, potentially causing chaos inside. 🏨 The flaw lies in the exposed updateManagerPassword method, which allows attackers to bypass authentication completely. This means that any unauthorized user can take control without being asked for valid credentials.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain unfettered access to the system, allowing them to manipulate or even destroy critical data without ever breaking a sweat. Imagine the consequences of a malicious intruder turning off your power management system — it could lead to massive outages or data loss! ⚡ Immediate action is required! Update Voltronic Power ViewPower to the latest version to patch this vulnerability, and make sure to audit your installation settings to prevent unauthorized access. Don't forget to monitor your system for any suspicious activity! 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you’ll keep your system secure and maintain your superhero status in the world of cybersecurity! 🌟

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
0.01553 · 74.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2024-05-03T02:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 02:15Z
    Voltronic Power ViewPower updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Method Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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