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Inspector CVE-2019-15015

HIGH
Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)
2019-10-09 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
8.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access

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Impact

CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could gain access using credentials embedded in source code. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In the Zingbox Inspector, versions 1.294 and earlier, hardcoded credentials for root and inspector user accounts are present in the system software, which can result in unauthorized users gaining. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. In the Zingbox Inspector, versions 1.294 and earlier, hardcoded credentials for root and inspector user accounts are present in the system software, which can result in unauthorized users gaining access to the system. Affected products include: Zingbox Inspector.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.4 HIGH
AV:L/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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

In the Zingbox Inspector, versions 1.294 and earlier, hardcoded credentials for root and inspector user accounts are present in the system software, which can result in unauthorized users gaining access to the system.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 72% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

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CVE-2019-15020 CRITICAL
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CVE-2019-15019 CRITICAL
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CVE-2019-15016 HIGH
8.8 Oct 09

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CVE-2019-15014 HIGH
8.8 Oct 09

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.286 and earlier, that allows for an authent

CVE-2019-15017 HIGH
8.4 Oct 09

The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. Rated

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CVE-2023-24592 HIGH
7.8 Nov 14

Path traversal in the some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits and Component software before version 2023.1 may allow authenticated

CVE-2023-22355 HIGH
7.8 May 10

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkit and component software installers before version 4.3.0.251 may

CVE-2019-15023 HIGH
7.5 Oct 09

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CVE-2019-15022 HIGH
7.5 Oct 09

A security vulnerability exists in Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, that allows for the Inspector to be sus

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