CVE-2016-1441 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass filesystem and administrative endpoint restrictions in Cisco Configuration Assistant via GET API calls.

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-2016-1441?

CVE-2016-1441 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cisco Cloud Network Automation Provisioner (CNAP) 1.0(0) in Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA) allows remote attackers to bypass intended filesystem and administrative-endpoint restrictions via GET API calls, aka Bug ID CSCuy77145.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1441?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Cloud Network Automation Provisioner.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1441?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1441 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-2016-1441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mfh9-c7f6-hx33.

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