CVE-2023-49221
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers on the same local network to bypass security restrictions on Precor fitness equipment touchscreen consoles using a hard-coded service code. Affected systems include Precor P62, P80, and P82 touchscreen consoles used in commercial gyms and fitness facilities.
💻 Affected Systems
- Precor P62 Touchscreen Console
- Precor P80 Touchscreen Console
- Precor P82 Touchscreen Console
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could gain administrative access to the console, potentially modifying equipment settings, accessing user data, or using the console as a foothold for further network attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to service menus allowing configuration changes, potential disruption of equipment functionality, or access to user workout data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if consoles are isolated on separate network segments with strict access controls and monitoring.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires only knowledge of the hard-coded service code and network access to the console. No authentication or special tools needed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check with Precor for specific firmware versions
Vendor Advisory: Contact Precor support for security advisories
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Precor support for latest firmware updates. 2. Download firmware from Precor portal. 3. Apply update via USB or network following Precor instructions. 4. Restart console to apply changes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Precor consoles on separate VLAN with strict access controls
Physical Security Controls
allRestrict physical access to consoles and disable unused network ports
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment consoles on isolated network with firewall rules blocking all unnecessary traffic
- Implement strict physical access controls and monitor console access logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access service menu using known hard-coded codes from console interfaceCheck Version:
Check firmware version in console settings menu under System InformationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify service menu access requires proper authentication after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to service menu
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected network connections to console ports
- Traffic patterns indicating service menu access
SIEM Query:
source="precor_console" AND (event_type="service_menu_access" OR auth_result="bypass")