CVE-2022-35582 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can use undocumented hardcoded credentials for the 'penta' user to gain unauthorized remote access and control of the WAPPLES security appliance.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-35582?
CVE-2022-35582 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES 4.0.*, 5.0.0.*, 5.0.12.* are vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The operating system that WAPPLES runs on has a built-in non-privileged user penta with a predefined password. The password for this user, as well as its existence, is not disclosed in the documentation. Knowing the credentials, attackers can use this feature to gain uncontrolled access to the device and therefore are considered an undocumented possibility for remote control.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35582?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pentasecurity Wapples.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35582?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35582 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-35582 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35582 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5v2p-2vjm-j3w4.