CVE-2022-42176 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Hard-coded credentials in configuration files allow attackers to access the admin panel of PCSecure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-42176?

CVE-2022-42176 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In PCTechSoft PCSecure V5.0.8.xw, use of Hard-coded Credentials in configuration files leads to admin panel access.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42176?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pctechsoft Pcsecure.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-42176 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-42176 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77qp-56f9-g5r3.

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