CVE-2022-23178: Critical severity crestron hd-md4x2-4k-e firmware vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 devices. When the administrative web interface of the HDMI switcher is accessed unauthenticated, user credentials are disclosed that are valid to authenticate to the web interface. Specifically, aj.html sends a JSON document with uname and upassword fields.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Crestron Hd-md4x2-4k-e Firmware=1.0.0.2159
Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E

Event History

Jan 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-23178?

CVE-2022-23178 is a vulnerability discovered on Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 devices that allows unauthorized access to user credentials through the administrative web interface.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-23178?

CVE-2022-23178 has a severity level of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2022-23178 affect Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E devices?

CVE-2022-23178 affects Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E devices by exposing user credentials when the administrative web interface is accessed without authentication.

4

Is Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 firmware affected by CVE-2022-23178?

Yes, Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 firmware is affected by CVE-2022-23178.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-23178?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2022-23178. It is recommended to contact the vendor for updates or mitigation steps.

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