CVE-2018-16669 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Unprivileged users can read admin credentials from XML files, leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized access to charging panels.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16669?
CVE-2018-16669 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) before 1.5.0, as used in CirCarLife, PowerStudio, and other products. Due to storage of credentials in XML files, an unprivileged user can look at /services/config/config.xml for the admin credentials of the ocpp and circarlife panels.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16669?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Circontrol Open Charge Point Protocol.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16669 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16669 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wpj-9jr6-rmg3.