CVE-2023-1778

Default Credential Vulnerability in GajShield Data Security Firewall

Published Apr 27, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 10 Critical EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to insecure default credentials which allows remote attacker to login as superuser by using default username/password via web-based management interface and/or exposed SSH port thereby enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative/superuser privileges on the targeted systems.

The vulnerability has been addressed by forcing the user to change their default password to a new non-default password.

Analysis

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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware to latest version https://kb.gajshield.com/kbarticle?entryid=299&parentid=35 https://kb.gajshield.com/kbarticle https://kb.gajshield.com/kbarticle?entryid=318&parentid=35 https://kb.gajshield.com/kbarticle

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-23985 This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to insecure default credentials which allows remote attacker to login as superuser by using default username/password via web-based management interface and/or exposed SSH port thereby enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative/superuser privileges on the targeted systems. The vulnerability has been addressed by forcing the user to change their default password to a new non-default password.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-287

    Improper Authentication

  • CWE-522

    Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CERT-In
Published
Updated
Jan 30, 2025, 9:02 PM
Reserved
Mar 31, 2023, 11:56 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 27, 2023, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:28 AM