CVE-2024-42462CWE-306

Bypass multifactor authentication

Critical · published August 16, 2024

CVSS v4.0
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can simply waltz into your system with improper authentication in upKeeper Manager — it's like leaving your front door wide open! 🔥 Think of upKeeper Manager as a hotel with a faulty keycard system. If your room can be accessed just by saying your name, anyone can stroll in without a reservation! This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication entirely, gaining access to sensitive data and system controls. Imagine a thief stepping into your living room and rearranging your furniture or stealing your valuables — that’s the kind of access they could gain!

Put simply

Think of upKeeper Manager as a hotel with a faulty keycard system. If your room can be accessed just by saying your name, anyone can stroll in without a reservation! The improper authentication flaw in upKeeper Manager allows attackers to bypass security checks, enabling them to access restricted areas without valid credentials. This means they can interact with the system as if they were legitimate users.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication entirely, gaining access to sensitive data and system controls. Imagine a thief stepping into your living room and rearranging your furniture or stealing your valuables — that’s the kind of access they could gain! Update to version 5.1.10 immediately to close this critical flaw. Additionally, review your authentication mechanisms to ensure proper checks are in place to prevent unauthorized access. Don't forget to implement robust logging to monitor any suspicious activities! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep those pesky intruders out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS
0.00549 · 45.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-08-16T13:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 13:22Z
    Bypass multifactor authentication
    cvelistv5