CVE-2025-67418
Hardcoded Admin Credentials in ClipBucket 5.5.2 Allow Full Access
Publication date: 2025-12-22
Last updated on: 2025-12-22
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| clipbucket | clipbucket | 5.5.2 |
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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 in ClipBucket 5.5.2 is due to improper access control where the software is shipped or deployed with hardcoded default administrative credentials. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use these default credentials to log in to the administrative panel, gaining full administrative control over the application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain full administrative control of the ClipBucket application. This can lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of data, disruption of services, and potential compromise of the entire system.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
You can detect this vulnerability by attempting to access the ClipBucket administrative panel remotely and testing the default hardcoded administrative credentials. Since the vulnerability involves an unauthenticated remote login using default credentials, a practical detection method is to try logging in with known default usernames and passwords. Network scanning tools can also be used to identify exposed ClipBucket admin panels. Specific commands are not provided in the resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include changing the default hardcoded administrative credentials to strong, unique passwords and restricting access to the administrative panel to trusted IP addresses or networks. Additionally, updating the ClipBucket installation if a patch is available and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts are recommended.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain full administrative control due to hardcoded default credentials, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. This situation can negatively impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict access controls and protection of sensitive data. However, specific impacts on compliance are not detailed in the provided resources.