CVE-2015-0938 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to list or read arbitrary documents on Blue Coat Malware Analysis appliances via crafted parameters.

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-2015-0938?

CVE-2015-0938 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

search.php on the Blue Coat Malware Analysis appliance with software before 4.2.4.20150312-RELEASE allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and list or read arbitrary documents, by providing matching keywords in conjunction with a crafted parameter.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0938?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blue Coat Malware Analysis Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0938 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-2015-0938 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0938 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q6x3-7788-49rf.

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