CVE-2024-51051 identifies a critical security vulnerability in AVSCMS version 8.2.0, where the Administrator account is configured with weak default credentials. This vulnerability falls under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), indicating that the system ships with insecure default settings that can be exploited. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects the high severity, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), no required privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). An attacker can remotely access the system without authentication by leveraging these weak default credentials, gaining full administrative control. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, deletion, or complete system takeover. The lack of available patches or fixes at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to apply compensating controls. Although no exploits have been observed in the wild yet, the simplicity of exploitation and the critical impact make this vulnerability a prime target for attackers. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure default configurations and the risks posed by default credentials in content management systems widely used in various sectors.

The impact of CVE-2024-51051 is severe for organizations worldwide using AVSCMS v8.2.0. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can gain full administrative access remotely without authentication, enabling them to compromise sensitive data, alter or delete content, deploy malware, or disrupt services. This can lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, regulatory penalties, and operational downtime. Critical infrastructure, government portals, and enterprises relying on AVSCMS for web content management are particularly vulnerable. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability make it a significant threat to organizational security posture. The absence of patches means organizations must rely on immediate mitigation to prevent potential attacks. If exploited, the vulnerability could serve as a foothold for further lateral movement within networks, increasing the scope of damage.

1. Immediately change the default Administrator credentials in AVSCMS v8.2.0 to strong, unique passwords following best practices (e.g., minimum length, complexity, no reuse). 2. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative accounts to add an additional security layer. 3. Restrict administrative access to trusted IP addresses or VPNs to reduce exposure. 4. Monitor logs for unusual login attempts or access patterns indicative of brute force or unauthorized access. 5. Disable or remove any unused default accounts or services that may present additional attack vectors. 6. Conduct a thorough security audit of AVSCMS deployments to identify and remediate other potential misconfigurations. 7. Stay alert for official patches or updates from AVSCMS vendors and apply them promptly once available. 8. Educate administrators and users about the risks of default credentials and enforce policies to prevent their use. 9. Consider network segmentation to isolate CMS servers from critical internal systems to limit potential lateral movement. 10. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious activities targeting the CMS.