CVE-2017-8078 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger firmware upgrades without authentication on TP-Link TL-SG108E switches, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2017-8078?
CVE-2017-8078 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On the TP-Link TL-SG108E 1.0, the upgrade process can be requested remotely without authentication (httpupg.cgi with a parameter called cmd). This affects the 1.1.2 Build 20141017 Rel.50749 firmware.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Sg108e Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8078 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-2017-8078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qvq-87r6-ph4c.