CVE-2016-8357 Missing authorization in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge 1.1.8 and older

High 7.1 Published 13 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers with read-only access can modify application data due to missing authorization checks in the JENEsys BAS Bridge.

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-2016-8357?

CVE-2016-8357 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge 1.1.8 and older, published on 13 Feb 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older. A user with read-only access can send commands to the software and the application will accept those commands. This would allow an attacker with read-only access to make changes within the application.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8357?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lynxspring Jenesys Bas Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8357?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8357 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-2016-8357 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8357 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfvx-52p9-958m.