CVE-2016-6543 Missing authorization in Easy

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Attackers can register captured device IDs under multiple accounts to access GPS data, enabling unauthorized tracking of iTrack Easy 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-2016-6543?

CVE-2016-6543 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in iTrack Easy, published on 13 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A captured MAC/device ID of an iTrack Easy can be registered under multiple user accounts allowing access to getgps GPS data, which can allow unauthenticated parties to track the device.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-799

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6543?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ieasytec Itrack Easy.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6543?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6543 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-2016-6543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pp55-j7w3-7wx3.

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