CVE-2016-9012 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 23 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can access internal configuration mechanisms via the management plane, exposing sensitive system settings.

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-2016-9012?

CVE-2016-9012 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CloudVision Portal (CVP) before 2016.1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain access to the internal configuration mechanisms via the management plane, related to a request to /web/system/console/bundle.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arista Cloudvision Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9012 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-2016-9012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm65-473w-q4v9.