CVE-2016-9368 Missing authorization in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface
Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive files on the Eaton xComfort ECI webserver by accessing specific URLs.
- 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-2016-9368?
CVE-2016-9368 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface, published on 14 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface (ECI) Versions 1.07 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the webserver, a malicious user may be able to access files without authenticating.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9368?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9368?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9368 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-2016-9368 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9368 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3qp-rmmf-2xjg.