CVE-2018-1000621 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mycroft for Linux devices due to an unsecured websocket server lacking proper access controls.
- 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-2018-1000621?
CVE-2018-1000621 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Mycroft AI mycroft-core version 18.2.8b and earlier contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in Websocket configuration that can result in code execution. This impacts ONLY the Mycroft for Linux and "non-enclosure" installs - Mark 1 and Picroft unaffected. This attack appear to be exploitable remote access to the unsecured websocket server. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in No fix currently available.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000621?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mycroft Mycroft-Core.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000621 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-2018-1000621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wqm4-h994-h84x.