CVE-2018-15485 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 7 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can access FTP services on KONE Group Controller devices without authentication, allowing unauthorized data access or modification.

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-2018-15485?

CVE-2018-15485 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on KONE Group Controller (KGC) devices before 4.6.5. FTP does not require authentication or authorization, aka KONE-03.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15485?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kone Group Controller Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15485?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15485 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-2018-15485 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15485 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxp2-r3h5-gcwf.