CVE-2024-36445

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2024-08-22 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Aug 22, 2024 - 15:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allow a remote attacker to gain a root shell via TELNET without authentication.

AnalysisAI

Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allow a remote attacker to gain a root shell via TELNET without authentication. 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 Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allow a remote attacker to gain a root shell via TELNET without authentication.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.