CVE-2023-49223 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can extract the root password from Precor touchscreen consoles to gain privileged access and sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-49223?
CVE-2023-49223 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Precor touchscreen console P62, P80, and P82 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information because the root password is stored in /etc/passwd. An attacker could exploit this to extract files and obtain sensitive information.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49223?
How do I fix CVE-2023-49223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-49223 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49223 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9vj-66ph-2pqf.