CVE-2024-3016CWE-912

NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series 5.0.0.0 – v5.3.4.4, v5.4.0.0 – v5.6.0.20 allows an attacker to access a non-documented the system settings to change…

Critical · published May 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can access critical system settings on NEC Platforms DT900 devices, and that's the kind of open door no one wants! 🔥 Think of this as leaving your car unlocked in a sketchy neighborhood — anyone can hop in and change your GPS settings or blast the horn without needing a key! An attacker could waltz right into your network and change system configurations, potentially leading to a complete breakdown of operation. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of system functions — a nightmare scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of this as leaving your car unlocked in a sketchy neighborhood — anyone can hop in and change your GPS settings or blast the horn without needing a key! NEC Platforms DT900 series versions 5.0.0.0 to 5.6.0.20 contain a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users on the local network to access non-documented system settings, bypassing authentication entirely.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your network and change system configurations, potentially leading to a complete breakdown of operation. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of system functions — a nightmare scenario for any organization! Immediately patch your devices to version 5.6.0.21 or later to close this critical gap. Regularly audit your network security settings and consider implementing stricter access controls to prevent any unauthorized access in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll reinforce your defenses in no time. 🛡️

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:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00682 · 51.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-912 · Hidden Functionality
Published
2024-05-09T06:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 06:32Z
    NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series 5.0.0.0 – v5.3.4.4, v5.4.0.0 – v5.6.0.20 allows an attacker to access a non-documented the system settings to change…
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