CVE-2018-16219 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 25 Apr 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers on the same network can bypass authentication to change the admin password on AudioCodes VoIP phones.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-16219?

CVE-2018-16219 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A missing password verification in the web interface in AudioCodes 405HD VoIP phone with firmware 2.2.12 allows an remote attacker (in the same network as the device) to change the admin password without authentication via a POST request.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16219?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Audiocodes 405hd Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16219?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16219 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-2018-16219 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16219 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2chr-ggjw-hv3v.