CVE-2006-6946 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify the configuration of the NEC MultiWriter 1700C web server without authentication.

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

What is CVE-2006-6946?

CVE-2006-6946 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web server in the NEC MultiWriter 1700C allows remote attackers to modify the device configuration via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nec Multiwriter 1700c.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6946 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-2006-6946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjf9-x4jm-p734.

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