CVE-2017-6531 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An unauthenticated attacker can access backup and restore features to read or modify device configuration.

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-2017-6531?

CVE-2017-6531 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On Televes COAXDATA GATEWAY 1Gbps devices doc-wifi-hgw_v1.02.0014 4.20, the backup/restore feature lacks access control, related to ReadFile.cgi and LoadCfgFile.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6531?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Televes Coaxdata Gateway 1gbps Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6531?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6531 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-2017-6531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rjr-rjm7-c6vp.