CVE-2023-41508
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2023-41508 is a hard-coded credential vulnerability in Super Store Finder v3.6 that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access to the application's administration panel. This affects all installations of Super Store Finder v3.6 that haven't been patched. Attackers can use the hard-coded password to take full control of affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Super Store Finder
📦 What is this software?
Super Store Finder by Superstorefinder
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the Super Store Finder application allowing attackers to modify store data, inject malicious code, steal sensitive information, and potentially pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized administrative access leading to data manipulation, configuration changes, and potential data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and monitoring, though authentication bypass still possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires only knowledge of the hard-coded password and access to the administration panel URL.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v3.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://superstorefinder.net/support/forums/topic/super-store-finder-patch-notes/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download the latest version from the vendor website. 2. Backup your current installation. 3. Replace the vulnerable files with patched versions. 4. Verify the patch is applied by checking the version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Change Admin Panel URL
linuxRename or move the administration panel directory to make it harder to find
mv /path/to/admin /path/to/new_admin_name
IP Restriction
allRestrict access to the administration panel to trusted IP addresses only
# Add to .htaccess: Order deny,allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the administration panel
- Monitor authentication logs for unauthorized access attempts and implement alerting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Super Store Finder version is 3.6 by examining the application files or admin panel footerCheck Version:
Check the footer of the admin panel or examine the main application files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the version has been updated to 3.7 or later and test authentication with the previously known hard-coded password📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login with hard-coded credentials
- Unauthorized access to admin panel from unusual IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin or similar admin paths from unauthorized sources
- Unusual patterns of administrative activity
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*/admin*" OR url="*/wp-admin*") AND (status=200 OR status=302) AND NOT src_ip IN [trusted_ips]