CVE-2016-9568 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An unprivileged user can interact with the Carbon Black Sensor to perform unauthorized actions due to a security design flaw.

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-2016-9568?

CVE-2016-9568 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions.

Weakness: CWE-254

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9568?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carbonblack Carbon Black.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9568?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9568 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-2016-9568 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9568 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w94-c656-jf5h.

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