CVE-2018-14078 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can reset the admin password via a specific URL, allowing unauthorized access with default credentials.

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-2018-14078?

CVE-2018-14078 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wi2be SMART HP WMT R1.2.20_201400922 allows unauthorized remote attackers to reset the admin password via the /ConfigWizard/ChangePwd.esp?2admin URL (Attackers can login using the "admin" username with password "admin" after a successful attack).

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14078?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wi2be Smart Hp Wmt.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14078 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-2018-14078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xr46-9c78-g7pg.