CVE-2015-5989 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain administrative privileges on Belkin routers by manipulating client-side JavaScript authorization checks.

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-2015-5989?

CVE-2015-5989 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 rely on client-side JavaScript code for authorization, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via certain changes to LockStatus and Login_Success values.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zyxel Gs1900-10hp Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2015-5989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4x2-w29w-7mc9.

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