CVE-2016-5668 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and modify settings on Crestron DM-TXRX-100-STR devices via a JSON API call.

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-2016-5668?

CVE-2016-5668 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Crestron Electronics DM-TXRX-100-STR devices with firmware before 1.3039.00040 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and change settings via a JSON API call.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5668?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Crestron Dm-Txrx-100-Str Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5668?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5668 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-2016-5668 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5668 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6h53-p7q6-vgwc.

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