CVE-2017-5144 Missing authorization in Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C EM and VMU-C PV
Attackers can access application functions without authentication on Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C devices, requiring firmware upgrades to mitigate.
- 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-2017-5144?
CVE-2017-5144 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C EM and VMU-C PV, published on 13 Feb 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 Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C EM prior to firmware Version A11_U05, and VMU-C PV prior to firmware Version A17. The access control flaw allows access to most application functions without authentication.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5144?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Carlosgavazzi Vmu-C Em Firmware, Carlosgavazzi Vmu-C Pv Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5144?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5144 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-2017-5144 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5144 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C EM and VMU-C PV
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gm4w-w2wh-hv48.