CVE-2016-2359 Auth bypass in IP security cameras

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication on Milesight IP cameras by requesting a specific unprotected resource, gaining unauthorized access to protected data.

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-2016-2359?

CVE-2016-2359 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Milesight IP security cameras, published on 25 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and access a protected resource by simultaneously making a request for the unprotected vb.htm resource.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Milesight Ip Security Camera Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2016-2359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wpw-r567-8rj6.

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