CVE-2023-53740CWE-862

Screen SFT DAB 1.9.3 Authentication Bypass via Admin Password Change

High · published December 10, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass vulnerability means attackers can waltz right in and reset the admin password without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a chef who has the secret recipe but leaves the kitchen door unlocked—anyone can just walk in and change the ingredients without permission! 🍽️ This could lead to complete control over the admin account, allowing attackers to wreak havoc by changing settings, accessing sensitive data, or locking legitimate admins out. Imagine an intruder taking over the whole kitchen, mixing their own ingredients into your signature dish!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who has the secret recipe but leaves the kitchen door unlocked—anyone can just walk in and change the ingredients without permission! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to modify the admin password via a crafted JSON request to the userManager.cgx endpoint, completely bypassing the need for current authentication credentials.

What to do

This could lead to complete control over the admin account, allowing attackers to wreak havoc by changing settings, accessing sensitive data, or locking legitimate admins out. Imagine an intruder taking over the whole kitchen, mixing their own ingredients into your signature dish! To protect against this vulnerability, patch to version 1.9.4 immediately to close the exploit. Additionally, consider implementing strict input validation to prevent unauthorized access in the future. Don't forget to audit your user accounts and check for any unauthorized changes! You've got this! A few quick updates and you'll have your admin account secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00882 · 58.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-12-10T21:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 21:06Z
    Screen SFT DAB 1.9.3 Authentication Bypass via Admin Password Change
    cvelistv5