#VU73256 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in Akuvox E11


Published: 2023-03-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73256

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0352

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Akuvox E11
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Akuvox

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten password. A remote attacker can download the device key file and reset the password back to the default.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Akuvox E11: All versions


External links
http://claroty.com/team82/research/the-silent-spy-among-us-modern-attacks-against-smart-intercoms


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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