#VU99756 Improper Authentication in WatchTowerHQ - CVE-2024-9933

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#VU99756 Improper Authentication in WatchTowerHQ - CVE-2024-9933

Published: November 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99756
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9933
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WatchTowerHQ
Software vendor:
WhatArmy

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the "watchtower_ota_token" default value is empty and the not empty check is missing in the "Password_Less_Access::login" function. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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