CVE-2016-5763 Missing authorization in Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 and 2015
Authenticated remote attackers can perform unauthorized file access and modification in Novell Open Enterprise 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-2016-5763?
CVE-2016-5763 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 and 2015, published on 15 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES2015 SP1 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10992, OES2015 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10990, OES11 SP3 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10991, OES11 SP2 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10989) might allow authenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized file access and modification.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5763?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Novell Open Enterprise Server 11, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2015.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5763?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5763 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-2016-5763 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5763 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmh7-75f4-578m.