Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has identified a severe vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-54455, within Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server. This vulnerability revolves around the use of hard-coded credentials, which could potentially allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication processes. As a high-risk vulnerability, it can lead to system compromise and data leakage, impacting businesses relying on the MagicINFO 9 Server for their day-to-day operations. Understanding and addressing this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining secure systems and protecting sensitive data.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-54455
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server | Less than 21.1080.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability emerges from the improper use of hard-coded credentials within the Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server. In essence, the software has been programmed with specific login details that cannot be altered by the user. These hard-coded credentials, once discovered, can be exploited by attackers to bypass the authentication process, giving them unauthorized access to the system. The ability to bypass authentication can lead to unrestricted system access, allowing potential system compromise and data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability, using the hard-coded credentials to bypass authentication:
POST /login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "hardcoded_username",
"password": "hardcoded_password"
}In this hypothetical example, the attacker uses the hard-coded credentials (“hardcoded_username” and “hardcoded_password”) to gain unauthorized access.
Mitigation Guidance
Users of Samsung Electronics MagicINFO 9 Server should immediately install the vendor patch, which addresses this vulnerability, to prevent potential exploits. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation. However, these should not substitute for the vendor’s patch. Users should always ensure their system is updated to the latest version to prevent similar vulnerabilities.