Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Ilevia EVE X1 Server firmware versions up to 4.7.18.0.eden, where passwords are stored using the MD5 hashing algorithm without a per-password salt. MD5 is a fast and outdated hash function, and without salting, it allows attackers who obtain the password database to efficiently perform offline dictionary, rainbow-table, or brute-force attacks to recover the original passwords.

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Impact Analysis

If an attacker gains access to the password database, they can quickly crack user passwords due to the use of fast, unsalted MD5 hashes. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and potentially compromise the security of the system and sensitive data.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should avoid exposing port 8080 to the internet as recommended by Ilevia. Since the vendor has declined to service this vulnerability, restricting external access to the affected service is the primary immediate mitigation step.

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