Critical CVE-2022-45444 involves Sewio's RTLS Studio software versions 2.0.0 to 2.6.2, allowing remote attackers to exploit hard-coded passwords for unauthorized database access. Learn about impact, mitigation, and prevention.
Sewio’s Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Studio version 2.0.0 up to and including version 2.6.2 contains hard-coded passwords for select users in the application’s database. This could allow a remote attacker to login to the database with unrestricted access.
Understanding CVE-2022-45444
This CVE identifies a security issue in Sewio's RTLS Studio software that could enable unauthorized access to the application's database through hard-coded passwords.
What is CVE-2022-45444?
CVE-2022-45444 pertains to a vulnerability in Sewio's RTLS Studio software versions 2.0.0 to 2.6.2, allowing attackers to exploit hard-coded passwords for specific users and gain unrestricted access to the database.
The Impact of CVE-2022-45444
The impact of this vulnerability is categorized as critical, with a CVSS base score of 10, indicating high availability, confidentiality, and integrity impacts. The attack complexity is low, and no user interaction is required.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-45444
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves hard-coded passwords in Sewio's RTLS Studio software, enabling remote attackers to login to the database with full access privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
Sewio's RTLS Studio software versions 2.0.0 to 2.6.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the hard-coded passwords to gain unauthorized access to the application's database.
Mitigation and Prevention
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-45444, follow the recommendations provided by Sewio.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement regular security audits, employ access controls, and conduct employee security awareness training.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security patches released by Sewio for RTLS Studio and ensure timely application to safeguard your systems.