CVE-2024-1228CWE-259

Hardcoded password in Eurosoft Przychodnia

Critical · published June 10, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
34.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password in every install is all an attacker needs to waltz into sensitive patient data! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where every server uses the same universal key to access the kitchen — if anyone finds that key, they can whip up anything from the menu. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the patients' database, making it a recipe for disaster! An attacker could easily gain access to sensitive patient information, putting privacy at serious risk. This could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, or worse, all because security was relying on a password that everyone knows. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where every server uses the same universal key to access the kitchen — if anyone finds that key, they can whip up anything from the menu. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the patients' database, making it a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability involves the use of a hard-coded password that is identical across all installations of Eurosoft Przychodnia, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive data stored in the database without any additional authentication.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain access to sensitive patient information, putting privacy at serious risk. This could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, or worse, all because security was relying on a password that everyone knows. It's absolutely devastating! To protect your data, immediately upgrade to Eurosoft Przychodnia version 20240417.001 or later. Additionally, change any hard-coded passwords to unique, strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your security practices to ensure compliance with best practices. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your data and become a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Red
EPSS
0.00409 · 34.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-259 · Use of Hard-coded Password
Published
2024-06-10T11:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 11:13Z
    Hardcoded password in Eurosoft Przychodnia
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