CVE-2024-36439

Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allow a remote attacker to gain access to the administrative web interface via the device password's hash value, without…

Critical · published August 22, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can access the Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 admin panel just by exploiting the device password’s hash! 🔥 Think of it like a locked hotel room where a thief discovers a way to unlock the door without ever needing the actual key — they can just guess the lock's internal mechanisms instead! This vulnerability means an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially altering settings or compromising sensitive information. Imagine a burglar walking into a secured building, with no one the wiser, ready to wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a locked hotel room where a thief discovers a way to unlock the door without ever needing the actual key — they can just guess the lock's internal mechanisms instead! The flaw allows attackers to exploit the hash of the device password, granting unauthorized access to the administrative web interface without needing to know the real password.

What to do

This vulnerability means an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially altering settings or compromising sensitive information. Imagine a burglar walking into a secured building, with no one the wiser, ready to wreak havoc! Immediately update the firmware of the Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 to the latest version released by the manufacturer. Additionally, consider changing default passwords and strengthening your device's security settings to protect against this type of attack. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your devices and keep the bad guys out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00880 · 58.7th percentile
Published
2024-08-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 00:00Z
    Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allow a remote attacker to gain access to the administrative web interface via the device password's hash value, without…
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