Use of hard-coded credentials in MSC800 - CVE-2019-10979
Published: July 3, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19003
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10979
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A low-skilled remote attacker can reconfigure settings and /or disrupt the functionality of the device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
MSC800
How to mitigate CVE-2019-10979
Install updates from vendor's website.
MSC800 - update to 4.0