CVE-2015-6362 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 10 Nov 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users with Monitor-Only role can bypass restrictions to modify system configuration in Cisco CG-NMS.

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-2015-6362?

CVE-2015-6362 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web GUI in Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS) 3.0(0.35) and 3.0(0.54) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the configuration by leveraging the Monitor-Only role, aka Bug ID CSCuw42640.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6362?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6362?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6362 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-2015-6362 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6362 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh7v-9p3v-c89w.