CVE-2013-4860 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify thermostat settings and network configurations without authentication due to unrestricted API access.
- 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-2013-4860?
CVE-2013-4860 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Radio Thermostat CT80 And CT50 with firmware 1.4.64 and earlier does not restrict access to the API, which allows remote attackers to change the operation mode, wifi connection settings, temperature thresholds, and other settings via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4860?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Radiothermostat Ct50, Radiothermostat Ct50 Firmware, Radiothermostat Ct80, Radiothermostat Ct80 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4860 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-2013-4860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvr8-rhg7-pv7w.