CVE-2022-37857

Description

bilde2910 Hauk v1.6.1 requires a hardcoded password which by default is blank. This hardcoded password is hashed but stored within the config.php file server-side as well as in clear-text on the android client device by default.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory gainsec.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gainsec.com/2022/08/07/cve-2022-hardcoded-creds-weak-password-hauk-android-location-sharing/ third party advisory
https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk/issues/187 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37857?
CVE-2022-37857 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-37857?
To fix CVE-2022-37857, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-37857 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-37857 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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