Improper access control in General Bytes Crypto Application Server (CAS)
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Crypto Application Server (CAS) Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | General Bytes |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU66683
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the default installation page. A remote attacker can connect to the default installation URL and create an administrative user account.
Note, the vulnerability is being active exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCrypto Application Server (CAS): 20201208 - 20220725
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:generalbytes:cas:20201208:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:generalbytes:cas:20201213:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:generalbytes:cas:20210104:*:*:*:*:*:*:
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
