CVE-2022-42176 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
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.