CVE-2024-8878CWE-640

Unauthenticated Password Reset

Critical · published September 24, 2024

CVSS v4.0
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple password reset can turn into a full-blown takeover! The Riello Netman 204's recovery mechanism lets attackers reset the admin password without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in and get a new room key without any ID checks. Just like that unchecked approach means the wrong person could waltz right into the owner's suite! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could reset the admin password and gain complete control over the device. This means they could alter settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt critical services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in and get a new room key without any ID checks. Just like that unchecked approach means the wrong person could waltz right into the owner's suite! CVE-2024-8878 allows unauthorized users to reset the admin password due to flaws in the password recovery mechanism of the Riello Netman 204, affecting versions through 4.05. This oversight means that there's no proper authentication or validation before a password reset is granted.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could reset the admin password and gain complete control over the device. This means they could alter settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt critical services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! Patch your Riello Netman 204 immediately to the latest available version to eliminate this vulnerability. Regularly review and monitor your device settings to ensure no unauthorized changes occur, and consider implementing additional authentication measures where feasible. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to keep your systems secure! 🛡️

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
0.01265 · 69.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-640 · Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
Published
2024-09-24T15:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 SEP 15:14Z
    Unauthenticated Password Reset
    cvelistv5