CVE-2023-25131 Use of default password vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business

Critical 9.4 Published 24 Apr 2023 Updated 4 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can log in using default admin credentials to perform administrative functions because the software does not force a password change.

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-2023-25131?

CVE-2023-25131 is a critical vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business Local / Remote, published on 24 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use of default password vulnerability in PowerPanel Business Local/Remote for Windows v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Management for Windows v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Local/Remote for Linux 32bit v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Local/Remote for Linux 64bit v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Management for Linux 32bit v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Management for Linux 64bit v4.8.6 and earlier, PowerPanel Business Local/Remote for MacOS v4.8.6 and earlier, and PowerPanel Business Management for MacOS v4.8.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to log in to the server directly to perform administrative functions. Upon installation or upon first login, the application does not ask the user to change the 'admin' password.

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-1393

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25131?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cyberpower Powerpanel.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25131?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-25131 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25131 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rx95-f4h8-xf6w.