CVE-2017-7919 Auth bypass in Newport XPS-Cx, XPS-Qx
Attackers can bypass authentication on Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx motion controllers by accessing a specific URL.
- 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-2017-7919?
CVE-2017-7919 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Newport XPS-Cx, XPS-Qx, published on 3 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx. An attacker may bypass authentication by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL).
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7919?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Newport Xps-Cx Firmware, Newport Xps-Qx Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2017-7919 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7919 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m9q-xx8f-3w42.