CVE-2016-0865 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 13 Feb 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can change arbitrary passwords in Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System, enabling account takeover.

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-2016-0865?

CVE-2016-0865 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0865?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tollgrade Smartgrid Lighthouse Sensor Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0865?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0865 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-2016-0865 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0865 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-548x-77q8-qj2v.