CVE-2013-4862 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote authenticated users can update firmware or obtain hashed passwords due to improper access restrictions on the MiCasaVerde VeraLite device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-4862?
CVE-2013-4862 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MiCasaVerde VeraLite with firmware 1.5.408 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to (1) update the firmware via the squashfs parameter to upgrade_step2.sh or (2) obtain hashed passwords via the cgi-bin/cmh/backup.sh page.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Micasaverde Veralite Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4862 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-2013-4862 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-4862 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-246w-4q6g-jh9h.