CVE-2016-2275 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can perform administrative actions on Advantech SmartWorx devices by bypassing client-side JavaScript access controls.
- 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-2016-2275?
CVE-2016-2275 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web interface on Advantech/B+B SmartWorx VESP211-EU devices with firmware 1.7.2 and VESP211-232 devices with firmware 1.5.1 and 1.7.2 relies on the client to implement access control, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via modified JavaScript code.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2275?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Advantech Vesp211-232 Firmware, Advantech Vesp211-Eu Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2275?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2275 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-2016-2275 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2275 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fphg-vqgv-6r7j.