CVE-2023-1778 Default Credential Vulnerability in GajShield Data Security Firewall
Remote attackers can log in as superuser using default credentials to execute arbitrary commands on GajShield Data Security Firewall devices.
- 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-2023-1778?
CVE-2023-1778 is a critical vulnerability in GajShield Data Security Firewall, published on 27 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to insecure default credentials which allows remote attacker to login as superuser by using default username/password via web-based management interface and/or exposed SSH port thereby enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative/superuser privileges on the targeted systems.
The vulnerability has been addressed by forcing the user to change their default password to a new non-default password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1778?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gajshield Data Security Firewall Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-1778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9gp-vxr4-29wq.