CVE-2023-53955CWE-639

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x Authorization Bypass via Insecure Object References

Critical · published December 22, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An insecure direct object reference vulnerability lets attackers sneak past the gates! With just a little manipulation of input, they can access hidden system resources as if they had a VIP pass to the inner sanctum. 🚀 Think of it like a restaurant where someone can change their reservation to the chef's table without permission — they’re suddenly privy to all the behind-the-scenes magic without ever being supposed to! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute privileged functionalities, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete takeover of system resources. It’s like handing over the keys to your secure vault to someone who shouldn’t even be in the building!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone can change their reservation to the chef's table without permission — they’re suddenly privy to all the behind-the-scenes magic without ever being supposed to! In SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x, an insecure direct object reference allows attackers to bypass authorization by manipulating user input, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute privileged functionalities, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete takeover of system resources. It’s like handing over the keys to your secure vault to someone who shouldn’t even be in the building! Immediate steps include patching to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability, ensuring proper authorization checks are implemented, and regularly auditing user input handling in your application. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll transform into a security hero, protecting your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00852 · 57.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-639 · Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Published
2025-12-22T21:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 21:37Z
    SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x Authorization Bypass via Insecure Object References
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