CVE-2017-5786 Missing authorization in OfficeConnect Network Switches
A local attacker can modify data on HPE OfficeConnect Network Switches due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5786?
CVE-2017-5786 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise OfficeConnect Network Switches, published on 15 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A local Unauthorized Data Modification vulnerability in HPE OfficeConnect Network Switches version PT.02.01 including PT.01.03 through PT.01.14
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5786?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Hp Officeconnect 1820 24g Poe\+ \(185w\) Switch J9983a Firmware, Hp Officeconnect 1820 24g Switch J9980a Firmware, Hp Officeconnect 1820 48g Poe\+ \(370w\) Switch J9984a Firmware, Hp Officeconnect 1820 48g Switch J9981a Firmware, Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Poe\+ \(65w\) Switch J9982a Firmware, Hp Officeconnect 1820 8g Switch J9979a Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5786?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5786 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-2017-5786 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5786 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hewlett Packard Enterprise OfficeConnect Network Switches
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3w9-4qwp-6gq3.