CVE-2016-5807 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated attackers can bypass administrative checks to read or modify system parameters in Tollgrade LightHouse SMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-5807?
CVE-2016-5807 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended administrative-authentication requirement, and read or change parameter values, via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5807?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tollgrade Lighthouse Sms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5807?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5807 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-2016-5807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5807 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hc53-pc75-x683.