CVE-2011-4505 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security controls to establish arbitrary port mappings on SpeedTouch routers via UPnP requests.
- 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-2011-4505?
CVE-2011-4505 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The UPnP IGD implementation on SpeedTouch 5x6 devices with firmware before 6.2.29 allows remote attackers to establish arbitrary port mappings by sending a UPnP AddPortMapping action in a SOAP request to the WAN interface, related to an "external forwarding" vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4505?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Alcatel Speedtouch 5x6 Router, Alcatel Speedtouch 5x6 Router Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4505 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-2011-4505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rh9v-48rx-mh8q.