CVE-2017-7920 Missing authorization in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access internal status and connected device information via a specific URL on the ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card.

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-2017-7920?

CVE-2017-7920 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card, published on 7 Aug 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 ABB VSN300 WiFi Logger Card versions 1.8.15 and prior, and VSN300 WiFi Logger Card for React versions 2.1.3 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access internal information about status and connected devices without authenticating.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7920?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Abb Vsn300 Firmware, Abb Vsn300 for React Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7920 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-2017-7920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwfh-wcfq-86q2.

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