CVE-2015-8284 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 13 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote viewer users can perform administrative functions on SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC devices due to missing authorization checks.

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-2015-8284?

CVE-2015-8284 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SeaWell Networks Spectrum SDC 02.05.00 allows remote viewer users to perform administrative functions.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seawell Networks Spectrum Sdc.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8284 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-2015-8284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mqj-6929-c48q.