CVE-2024-33898

Axiros AXESS Auto Configuration Server (ACS) 4.x and 5.0.0 is affected by an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability

Critical Β· published June 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny oversight in Axiros AXESS could open the floodgates! This authorization bypass means attackers can execute code without even breaking a sweat! πŸ”₯ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen without a reservation β€” they can cook whatever they want, and who knows what might end up on the menu! If exploited, a malicious outsider could gain full control of your server, potentially deleting data, stealing sensitive information, or wreaking havoc on your system β€” talk about an utter nightmare! This vulnerability is as serious as it gets, and it can leave your infrastructure wide open to attacks.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen without a reservation β€” they can cook whatever they want, and who knows what might end up on the menu! This Incorrect Access Control vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication checks, enabling unauthenticated remote code execution on the Axiros ACS versions 4.x and 5.0.0.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious outsider could gain full control of your server, potentially deleting data, stealing sensitive information, or wreaking havoc on your system β€” talk about an utter nightmare! This vulnerability is as serious as it gets, and it can leave your infrastructure wide open to attacks. To protect yourself, apply the latest security patch immediately and ensure you upgrade to version 5.0.1 to close this dangerous loophole. It’s also a good time to review your access control mechanisms to prevent future issues! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your system in no time. πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 Β· 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
0.00731 Β· 53.8th percentile
Published
2024-06-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUN 00:00Z
    Axiros AXESS Auto Configuration Server (ACS) 4.x and 5.0.0 is affected by an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability
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