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CVE-2022-3203NVD status: Modified

IAP-420(+): Hidden Functionality

CVE-2022-3203 is a critical-severity hidden functionality vulnerability in IAP-420(+) from ORing, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected IAP-420(+) versions: FW 2.0m. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 64% of scored CVEs.

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Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.

What to do

  1. Check which version of IAP-420(+) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
ORingIAP-420(+)FW 2.0mNot stated
OringnetIap-420+ Firmware2.0mNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.19.8CriticalCNA (cert.vde.com)
CVSS 3.19.8CriticalNVD

Official description

On ORing net IAP-420(+) with FW version 2.0m a telnet server is enabled by default and cannot permanently be disabled. You can connect to the device via LAN or WiFi with hardcoded credentials and get an administrative shell. These credentials are reset to defaults with every reboot.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Hidden Functionality

The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.

More Hidden Functionality vulnerabilities (CWE-912)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Patches and release notes

Other vulnerabilities in IAP-420(+)

All IAP-420(+) vulnerabilities

Recent Hidden Functionality vulnerabilities

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