CVE-2018-14705 Lack of Authentication/Authorization on Administrative Web Pages

Critical 9.8 Published 24 Feb 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated network users can access and control optional applications on Drobo 5N2 devices, compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

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-2018-14705?

CVE-2018-14705 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Drobo 5N2 4.0.5, all optional applications lack any form of authentication/authorization validation. As a result, any user capable of accessing the device over the network may interact with and control these applications. This not only poses a severe risk to the availability of these applications, but also poses severe risks to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored within the applications and the device itself.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Drobo 5n2 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14705 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-2018-14705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhf5-cv54-qp4m.