CVE-2024-5514CWE-798CWE-912

MinMax CMS - Hidden Functionality

Critical · published May 30, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hidden admin account with a **fixed password** means attackers can waltz right into your MinMax CMS backdoor, bypassing all the security measures you’ve put in place! 🔥 Think of it like a secret entrance to a club that only the bouncer knows about — anyone with the password can sneak in undetected, while the rest of us are left waiting in line. This vulnerability is the key to that secret backdoor! If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your system, manipulate data, or even take it down entirely, all without leaving a trace in the logs! Your system could become a playground for someone who wishes to cause chaos or steal sensitive information. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a secret entrance to a club that only the bouncer knows about — anyone with the password can sneak in undetected, while the rest of us are left waiting in line. This vulnerability is the key to that secret backdoor! This vulnerability in MinMax CMS allows remote attackers to log in using a hardcoded administrator account. Since the account cannot be removed or disabled, attackers can bypass IP access controls and go unnoticed in system logs.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your system, manipulate data, or even take it down entirely, all without leaving a trace in the logs! Your system could become a playground for someone who wishes to cause chaos or steal sensitive information. It's absolutely devastating! Immediately update to the latest version of MinMax CMS that addresses this vulnerability. Review your system for any unusual activity and consider implementing additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to bolster access controls. Don't leave your backdoor open! You've got this! Fixing this issue will fortify your defenses and help keep your data safe. 🛡️

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
0.00653 · 50.7th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials; CWE-912 · Hidden Functionality
Published
2024-05-30T02:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 MAY 02:14Z
    MinMax CMS - Hidden Functionality
    cvelistv5