CVE-2024-12286CWE-1392

MOBATIME Network Master Clock has a use of default credentials vulnerability

Critical 路 published December 10, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

馃毃 Default credentials are still in play! The MOBATIME Network Master Clock lets attackers waltz right in via SSH without a second thought鈥攋ust like a party crasher using the right address to sneak into the VIP section. 馃敟 Think of it like a fancy restaurant where the ma卯tre d' has left the guest list wide open. Anyone can walk in with a reservation that doesn鈥檛 actually exist, and before you know it, they鈥檙e at the best table in the house! If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could gain complete control over time synchronization across systems, leading to chaos in operations. Imagine the implications: servers running on the wrong time, causing missed deadlines, outages, or even security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. This could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a fancy restaurant where the ma卯tre d' has left the guest list wide open. Anyone can walk in with a reservation that doesn鈥檛 actually exist, and before you know it, they鈥檙e at the best table in the house! CVE-2024-12286 allows unauthenticated users to access the MOBATIME DTS 4801 device using default SSH credentials, providing a pathway for complete control of the device without any prior authentication.

What to do

If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could gain complete control over time synchronization across systems, leading to chaos in operations. Imagine the implications: servers running on the wrong time, causing missed deadlines, outages, or even security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. This could be absolutely devastating! Immediately change all default credentials on your MOBATIME Network Master Clocks and implement strong password policies. Ensure you鈥檙e running firmware that addresses this vulnerability and regularly audit your devices for security. Don鈥檛 wait! You鈥檝e got this! Security hero status: activated! 馃Ω

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 路 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
0.00445 路 37.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1392 路 Use of Default Credentials
Published
2024-12-10T17:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 17:40Z
    MOBATIME Network Master Clock has a use of default credentials vulnerability
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