CVE-2017-16885 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access sensitive device information without authentication due to improper permissions handling in the FiberHome LM53Q1 portal.

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-2017-16885?

CVE-2017-16885 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16885?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16885?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16885 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-2017-16885 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16885 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m73-pc64-x44p.