CVE-2016-5062 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java code by registering MBeans via an unauthenticated endpoint in the Aternity web server.
- 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-2016-5062?
CVE-2016-5062 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web server in Aternity before 9.0.1 does not require authentication for getMBeansFromURL loading of Java MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by registering MBeans.
Weakness: CWE-669
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5062?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aternity Aternity.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5062?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5062 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-2016-5062 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5062 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qppp-w788-jhgh.