CVE-2014-1649 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access files and functionality in Symantec Workspace Streaming by sending crafted XMLRPC requests without authentication.
- 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-2014-1649?
CVE-2014-1649 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a crafted XMLRPC request over HTTPS.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1649?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Workspace Streaming.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1649?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1649 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-2014-1649 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-1649 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9j3-v5q7-8mm4.