CVE-2023-0451 Information disclosure in EOS

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can access log and configuration files without a password, exposing MD5 hashes and usernames for all users, including administrators.

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-2023-0451?

CVE-2023-0451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Econolite EOS, published on 26 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Econolite EOS versions prior to 3.2.23 lack a password requirement for gaining “READONLY” access to log files and certain database and configuration files. One such file contains tables with MD5 hashes and usernames for all defined users in the control software, including administrators and technicians.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Econolite Eos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0451 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-0451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-0451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8j4-3fxm-87xm.

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