What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9161?

CVE-2018-9161 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 58.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-9161?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-9161. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 58.5%.

Checkweigher Prismaweb CVE-2018-9161

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2018-03-31 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Checkweigher Prismaweb

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 31, 2018 - 22:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Prisma Industriale Checkweigher PrismaWEB 1.21 allows remote attackers to discover the hardcoded prisma password for the prismaweb account by reading user/scripts/login_par.js.

AnalysisAI

Prisma Industriale Checkweigher PrismaWEB 1.21 allows remote attackers to discover the hardcoded prisma password for the prismaweb account by reading user/scripts/login_par.js. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Prisma Industriale Checkweigher PrismaWEB 1.21 allows remote attackers to discover the hardcoded prisma password for the prismaweb account by reading user/scripts/login_par.js. Affected products include: Prismaindustriale Checkweigher Prismaweb.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.