CVE-1999-0415 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify Cisco router configurations because the HTTP server is enabled by default without authentication.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0415?

CVE-1999-0415 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The HTTP server in Cisco 7xx series routers 3.2 through 4.2 is enabled by default, which allows remote attackers to change the router's configuration.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0415?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Cisco 7xx Routers.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0415?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0415 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-1999-0415 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0415 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gx7p-m72r-4gq2.

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