Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 has an unauthenticated remote program execution issue. An attacker who can reach the service may change configuration, alter admin passwords, and cause Windows binaries to run. This is high business risk for organizations using CPS in camera, parking, access-control, or license-plate recognition environments.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent if Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 is deployed. Prioritize exposure reduction immediately, then confirm vendor remediation. The issue can affect operational systems tied to physical security or vehicle monitoring.
Technical view
The issue is described as authentication bypass through the /cps/ endpoint combined with unsafe configuration modification. Manipulating NO_LIST_EXE_PATH can allow execution of arbitrary Windows binaries. The CVSS v4.0 score is 9.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 instances. Risk is highest where CPS is reachable from the internet, partner networks, or broad internal networks. The sources do not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
Public exploit information exists on Exploit-DB, and third-party advisories describe remote program execution. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence comes from CVE, VulnCheck, Zero Science Lab, and Exploit-DB references. The bundle names CPS 4.0.1.6 only. No official patch version is provided in the supplied sources, so remediation should be verified with Selea.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 deployments.
- Check Selea guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
- Restrict CPS access to trusted management networks only.
- Block internet exposure to the CPS web interface.
- Review and reset CPS administrator credentials if exposure is suspected.
- Monitor CPS hosts for unexpected Windows process execution.
Validation and detection
- Inventory CPS servers and confirm product version.
- Verify whether /cps/ is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review configuration history for NO_LIST_EXE_PATH changes.
- Check administrator password changes for unauthorized activity.
- Inspect Windows event and application logs for unusual execution.
- Confirm network controls limit access to authorized administrators.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-49452CVE reference · exploit
- Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2021-5622)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: Selea CarPlateServer 4.0.1.6 Remote Program Execution via Configuration EndpointCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
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