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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVE-2023-51638

High
9.8/10

Summary

Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published