CVE-2024-48845CWE-521

Weak Password Rules/Strength

Critical · published December 5, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Weak password reset rules have been discovered in ABB ASPECT and NEXUS Series, making unauthorized access shockingly simple! Think of it as a party where anyone can walk in just by saying a name, even if they don't know the host — that’s how easily attackers could masquerade as admins with these weak password policies! An attacker could easily gain access to sensitive admin functions and critical applications, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data leaks, or complete system compromises. This situation is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a party where anyone can walk in just by saying a name, even if they don't know the host — that’s how easily attackers could masquerade as admins with these weak password policies! The vulnerability arises from insufficient rules around password resets, allowing the storage of weak passwords that could be exploited for unauthorized access. This means that passwords can be guessed or brute-forced by attackers, paving the way for breaches.

What to do

An attacker could easily gain access to sensitive admin functions and critical applications, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data leaks, or complete system compromises. This situation is absolutely devastating! Immediately enforce strong password policies to prevent weak passwords from being set. Ensure all systems are updated to the latest version, v3.07.03 or higher, and consider implementing multi-factor authentication for added security. You’ve got this! By tightening your password policies and updating your systems, you’ll be one step closer to security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
EPSS
0.01822 · 78.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-521 · Weak Password Requirements
Published
2024-12-05T12:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 12:42Z
    Weak Password Rules/Strength
    cvelistv5