CVE-2023-49223
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain the root password from Precor treadmill touchscreen consoles because it's stored in plaintext in /etc/passwd. Attackers can exploit this to extract sensitive files and gain unauthorized access. Affected systems include Precor P62, P80, and P82 touchscreen consoles.
💻 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
Full system compromise with attacker gaining root access, extracting all sensitive data, and potentially using the device as a foothold into connected networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the treadmill console, including user data, configuration files, and potentially connected network credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if network segmentation prevents access to the vulnerable systems and proper access controls are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network access to the device but is straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Contact Precor for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.precor.com/en-us/support/security-advisories
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Precor support for firmware updates. 2. Apply the firmware update following manufacturer instructions. 3. Restart the treadmill console. 4. Verify the password is no longer stored in /etc/passwd.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate treadmill consoles on separate network segments to prevent remote access
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the treadmill consoles
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment treadmill consoles on isolated VLANs with no internet access
- Implement strict firewall rules to block all inbound connections to treadmill consoles
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
SSH into the treadmill console and check if root password is stored in /etc/passwd: cat /etc/passwd | grep rootCheck Version:
Check firmware version through console settings menu or contact Precor supportVerify Fix Applied:
After patching, verify root password is no longer in /etc/passwd and check for proper shadow password implementation📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed SSH login attempts
- Unauthorized access to /etc/passwd
- Unusual file access patterns
Network Indicators:
- SSH connections to treadmill IPs from unauthorized sources
- Port scanning activity targeting treadmill consoles
SIEM Query:
sourceIP="treadmill_console_IP" AND (eventType="ssh_failed" OR eventType="file_access" AND fileName="/etc/passwd")