CVE-2013-4859 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

The INSTEON Hub lacks authentication for its Web and API interfaces, allowing unauthorized users to access and control the device.

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-2013-4859?

CVE-2013-4859 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Insteon Hub Firmware, published on 27 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

INSTEON Hub 2242-222 lacks Web and API authentication

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4859?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Insteon Hub Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4859?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4859 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-2013-4859 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-4859 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Insteon Hub Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vxp-xm23-hjxp.

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