CVE-2022-50696: wm2 Hardcoded Credentials — Exploit

Description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sound4	first_firmware	All
sound4	first	All
sound4	first_firmware	All
sound4	first	All
sound4	impact_eco_firmware	All
sound4	impact_eco	All
sound4	pulse_eco_firmware	All
sound4	pulse_eco	All
sound4	big_voice4_firmware	All
sound4	big_voice4	All
sound4	big_voice2_firmware	All
sound4	big_voice2	All
sound4	wm2_firmware	All
sound4	wm2	All
sound4	impact_firmware	All
sound4	impact	All
sound4	impact_firmware	All
sound4	impact	All
sound4	pulse_firmware	All
sound4	pulse	All
sound4	pulse_firmware	All
sound4	pulse	All
sound4	stream_extension	All

References

Exploits

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.html https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5729.php

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949 https://www.sound4.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-hardcoded-credentials-authentication-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50696? +

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-50696? +

CVE-2022-50696 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50696? +

CVE-2022-50696 affects products from sound4, specifically: big_voice2, big_voice2_firmware, big_voice4, big_voice4_firmware, first, first_firmware, impact, impact_eco, impact_eco_firmware, impact_firmware, pulse, pulse_eco, pulse_eco_firmware, pulse_firmware, stream_extension, wm2, wm2_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50696? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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