CVE-2023-5801CWE-290

Vulnerability of identity verification being bypassed in the face unlock module

published November 8, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty loophole in the face unlock module allows identity verification to be bypassed — the equivalent of a bouncer letting anyone in because they didn't check IDs properly! 😱 Think of it like a hotel check-in desk that skips the guest verification process entirely, letting anyone claim a room without even so much as a name check. It's surprisingly easy to waltz in and cause chaos in a system that should be secure! If exploited, this vulnerability poses a serious risk to both integrity and confidentiality. An attacker could access sensitive information and impersonate legitimate users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches that could compromise user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel check-in desk that skips the guest verification process entirely, letting anyone claim a room without even so much as a name check. It's surprisingly easy to waltz in and cause chaos in a system that should be secure! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the identity verification process of the face unlock module, enabling unauthorized access to the system. This oversight in verification creates a serious security gap for users relying on this feature.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability poses a serious risk to both integrity and confidentiality. An attacker could access sensitive information and impersonate legitimate users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches that could compromise user trust. To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that the latest security updates are applied as they become available. Review the face unlock settings to confirm that they are configured correctly and consider implementing additional security measures like PIN or password protections for sensitive actions. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll help keep your system secure and your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00423 · 35.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2023-11-08T02:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 NOV 02:48Z
    Vulnerability of identity verification being bypassed in the face unlock module
    cvelistv5