CVE-2016-5791 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can access an undocumented BusyBox shell via Telnet without authentication, allowing full system control on JanTek JTC-200 devices.
- 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-2016-5791?
CVE-2016-5791 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in JanTek JTC-200, all versions. The improper authentication could provide an undocumented BusyBox Linux shell accessible over the TELNET service without any authentication.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5791?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jantek Jtc-200 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5791?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5791 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-2016-5791 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5791 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfqg-cc66-j4h7.