CVE-2024-5514: Hardcoded Credentials (CVSS 9.8)

Description

MinMax CMS from MinMax Digital Technology contains a hidden administrator account with a fixed password that cannot be removed or disabled from the management interface. Remote attackers who obtain this account can bypass IP access control restrictions and log in to the backend system without being recorded in the system logs.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

CWE-912 CWE-912

References

Other References

https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/2dde8d39-59fc-4c09-b4ad-0acf692321c5 https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/6b2393f5-3041-4011-b2ea-528e312c6b3c https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-7831-b9a46-2.html https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7828-c08b8-1.html https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7828-c08b8-1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5514? +

MinMax CMS from MinMax Digital Technology contains a hidden administrator account with a fixed password that cannot be removed or disabled from the management interface. Remote attackers who obtain this account can bypass IP access control restrictions and log in to the backend system without being recorded in the system logs. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-5514? +

CVE-2024-5514 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5514? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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