Millions of people could enjoy free laundry. This is because some students discovered a security bug in the systems of CSC ServiceWorks, which is a leading laundry solution and air vending service provider in the US, Europe, and Canada.
Free Laundry for Millions of People?
CSC ServiceWorks offers laundry solutions to commercial establishments, communities, and residents. The company said it has over 1 million laundry machines in Europe, Canada, and the United States.
The laundry solution provider has been operating for more than 90 years and serves over 40 million property managers, consumers, and residents. This is why the new security flaw discovered in its systems is a big deal.
According to TechCrunch's latest report, two UC Santa Cruz students found a vulnerability in CSC ServiceWorks. Here's what Iakov Taranenko and Alexander Sherbrooke explained.
CSC ServiceWorks Flaw
Alexander and Iakov said the security bug could allow anyone to send commands to laundry machines remotely. This means they can operate CSC laundry machines' laundry cycles for free.
The flaw could also allow people to fool the laundry solution firm by making it look like they have a balance on their CSS Go mobile accounts. The two university students have already informed the company about the issue.
Unfortunately, CSC ServiceWorks hasn't replied to their requests. It is still unclear if cybercriminals caused the security bug or if one of its employees made a mistake.
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