CVE-2024-29666

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Vehicle Monitoring platform system CMSV6 v.7.31.0.2 through v.7.32.0.3 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges…

Critical · published March 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A default password could turn your vehicle monitoring system into a playground for attackers! Think of it like leaving the keys in your car with the doors wide open — a tempting invitation for anyone walking by. In this case, attackers can easily waltz in and take control of your vehicle monitoring platform. With this insecure permissions vulnerability in CMSV6, an attacker could escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or operations. This could lead to full control over the monitoring system, which could be absolutely devastating, especially if it manages critical vehicles or infrastructure.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the keys in your car with the doors wide open — a tempting invitation for anyone walking by. In this case, attackers can easily waltz in and take control of your vehicle monitoring platform. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exploit the default password component in CMSV6 versions 7.31.0.2 through 7.32.0.3 to escalate their permissions and gain control without any significant barriers to entry.

What to do

With this insecure permissions vulnerability in CMSV6, an attacker could escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or operations. This could lead to full control over the monitoring system, which could be absolutely devastating, especially if it manages critical vehicles or infrastructure. Immediately change the default passwords in all instances of CMSV6 and upgrade to the latest version. Establish strong password policies and consider implementing multi-factor authentication to enhance security. You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll lock down your system tighter than a drum! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00743 · 54.2th percentile
Published
2024-03-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Vehicle Monitoring platform system CMSV6 v.7.31.0.2 through v.7.32.0.3 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges…
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