What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-30801?

CVE-2023-30801 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Qbittorrent CVE-2023-30801

CRITICAL

Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392)

2023-10-10 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Information Disclosure Qbittorrent

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · 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:3.1/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

Oct 10, 2023 - 14:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

All versions of the qBittorrent client through 4.5.5 use default credentials when the web user interface is enabled. The administrator is not forced to change the default credentials. As of 4.5.5, this issue has not been fixed. A remote attacker can use the default credentials to authenticate and execute arbitrary operating system commands using the "external program" feature in the web user interface. This was reportedly exploited in the wild in March 2023.

AnalysisAI

All versions of the qBittorrent client through 4.5.5 use default credentials when the web user interface is enabled. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392), which allows attackers to gain access using factory-default usernames and passwords. All versions of the qBittorrent client through 4.5.5 use default credentials when the web user interface is enabled. The administrator is not forced to change the default credentials. As of 4.5.5, this issue has not been fixed. A remote attacker can use the default credentials to authenticate and execute arbitrary operating system commands using the "external program" feature in the web user interface. This was reportedly exploited in the wild in March 2023. Affected products include: Qbittorrent. Version information: through 4.5.5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Force credential change on first use, remove default accounts, document required credential changes.