CVE-2016-5676 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can reset the administrator password via an unauthorized action, leading to full device compromise.
- 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-2016-5676?
CVE-2016-5676 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cgi-bin/cgi_system in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password via a cmd=loaddefconfig action.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5676?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Netgear Readynas Surveillance, Nuuo Nvrmini 2, Nuuo Nvrsolo.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5676?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5676 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-2016-5676 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-5676 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhfq-mh5j-8qxc.