CVE-2024-3263CWE-287CWE-521

Improper authentication in YMS VIS Pro

Critical · published May 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A weak password policy and a flawed credential generation method make YMS VIS Pro a playground for attackers! 🔥 Think of it as a digital bank with a vault that has a flimsy lock—if someone knows where to poke, they can waltz right in and access anything! If exploited, attackers can gain unauthorized access and execute any operations based on the permissions assigned to compromised accounts. This could lead to severe consequences, such as unauthorized data manipulation or even the launch of malicious actions on veterinary systems—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a digital bank with a vault that has a flimsy lock—if someone knows where to poke, they can waltz right in and access anything! The vulnerability arises from improper credential generation and weak password policies, making it easy for attackers to brute-force their way in and exploit system access.

What to do

If exploited, attackers can gain unauthorized access and execute any operations based on the permissions assigned to compromised accounts. This could lead to severe consequences, such as unauthorized data manipulation or even the launch of malicious actions on veterinary systems—yikes! Immediately update to version 3.3.0.7 or later, enforcing strong password policies and additional authentication layers to bolster security. It's critical to audit user accounts and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have YMS VIS Pro locked down in no time. 🛡️

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
0.00795 · 56.0th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication; CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2024-05-13T09:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 09:17Z
    Improper authentication in YMS VIS Pro
    cvelistv5