CVE-2016-6426 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 5 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create user accounts in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center by accessing an unprotected web page, leading to unauthorized access.

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-2016-6426?

CVE-2016-6426 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The j_spring_security_switch_user function in Cisco Unified Intelligence Center (CUIC) 8.5.4 through 9.1(1), as used in Unified Contact Center Express 10.0(1) through 11.0(1), allows remote attackers to create user accounts by visiting an unspecified web page, aka Bug IDs CSCuy75027 and CSCuy81653.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6426?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, Cisco Unified Intelligence Center.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6426?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6426 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-2016-6426 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6426 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rc67-hjj5-jc2r.