CVE-2023-7006

CVE-2023-7006

Critical · published March 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker can brute force the "unlockKey" character in your Sciener locks, putting your security at risk! 🔥 Think of your lock as a pizza delivery order, where the unlockKey is the special code needed to get the pizza. If someone can keep calling the pizzeria with different codes, they'll eventually crack the right one and get a free pizza – except in this case, they get access to your secure space instead! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your secured areas, potentially leading to theft or damage. The integrity of your entire locking system is compromised, making it a nightmare scenario for anyone relying on Sciener's firmware. It's a critical problem that demands immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of your lock as a pizza delivery order, where the unlockKey is the special code needed to get the pizza. If someone can keep calling the pizzeria with different codes, they'll eventually crack the right one and get a free pizza – except in this case, they get access to your secure space instead! CVE-2023-7006 allows attackers to brute force the unlockKey by sending repeated challenge requests, ultimately gaining unauthorized access and compromising the lock's integrity. This vulnerability affects the firmware, making it essential to address quickly.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to your secured areas, potentially leading to theft or damage. The integrity of your entire locking system is compromised, making it a nightmare scenario for anyone relying on Sciener's firmware. It's a critical problem that demands immediate attention! To safeguard your security, immediately check for firmware updates from Sciener and apply the latest patches. Additionally, consider implementing rate limiting on your lock system to prevent repeated challenge requests. This proactive step will help protect against brute force attacks! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll lock down your security and keep your space safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00503 · 42.1th percentile
Published
2024-03-15T17:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 17:08Z
    CVE-2023-7006
    cvelistv5