High · published December 3, 2025
⚡ Hard-coded passwords in NMIS/BioDose software versions up to 22.02 are like leaving the door wide open with a sign that says "Welcome!" for unauthorized users. 🔑 Think of it as a restaurant that has the chef's recipe taped to the front door — anyone who walks by can whip up the secret sauce without any effort. Those hard-coded passwords give attackers a direct line to sensitive areas of your system. An attacker could stroll right in and access both the application and database, potentially compromising sensitive data and causing chaos like a rogue chef taking over the kitchen! This vulnerability opens the door for unauthorized actions that could lead to data breaches and loss of integrity.
Think of it as a restaurant that has the chef's recipe taped to the front door — anyone who walks by can whip up the secret sauce without any effort. Those hard-coded passwords give attackers a direct line to sensitive areas of your system. This vulnerability arises from the presence of executable binaries with plain text hard-coded passwords, allowing unauthorized access without any authentication required. Essentially, these passwords can be exploited to gain entry to critical parts of the system.
An attacker could stroll right in and access both the application and database, potentially compromising sensitive data and causing chaos like a rogue chef taking over the kitchen! This vulnerability opens the door for unauthorized actions that could lead to data breaches and loss of integrity. To shield your systems, immediately update to the latest version of NMIS/BioDose software where this issue is fixed, and replace those hard-coded passwords with secure, randomized credentials. Additionally, review your access controls to ensure only authorized users have the keys to the kingdom! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll lock down your system and elevate your security hero status! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mirion/biodose\/nmis | < 23.0 | 23.0 |