CVE-2017-10900 Missing authorization in PTW-WMS1

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Dec 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to read or delete data on the PTW-WMS1 device disk.

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-2017-10900?

CVE-2017-10900 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Princeton Ltd. PTW-WMS1, published on 1 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PTW-WMS1 firmware version 2.000.012 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions to obtain or delete data on the disk via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10900?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Princeton Ptw-Wms1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10900?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10900 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-2017-10900 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10900 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmcp-m77m-wmrc.