CVE-2025-8857
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-29
Last updated on: 2025-08-29
Assigner: TWCERT/CC
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| changing | clinic_image_system | 2.4.17.6280 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-798 | The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves hard-coded administrator credentials embedded directly in the source code of the Clinic Image System (version v2.4.17.6280). Because these credentials are stored insecurely, unauthenticated remote attackers can use them to log into the backend management system without authorization. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to the backend management system, which controls critical functions such as modifying server environment variables. This can lead to severe security risks including unauthorized data access, system manipulation, and potential disruption of services. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can involve searching for the presence of hardcoded credentials in the Clinic Image System version v2.4.17.6280 source code or binaries. You can look for known administrator usernames and passwords embedded in the code. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for unauthorized login attempts to the backend management system may help identify exploitation attempts. Specific commands might include using grep or similar tools to search for credential strings in files, e.g., `grep -r 'admin' /path/to/clinic_image_system/` or scanning for open management ports and attempting login with default credentials in a controlled environment. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating or patching the Clinic Image System to a version where the hardcoded credentials vulnerability is fixed. If a patch is not yet available, restrict network access to the backend management system to trusted administrators only, change any default or known hardcoded credentials if possible, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation and enhanced logging to detect suspicious activities. [1]