CVE-2018-16670 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 18 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access PLC status information via the /html/devstat.html endpoint in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife systems.

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-2018-16670?

CVE-2018-16670 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is PLC status disclosure due to lack of authentication for /html/devstat.html.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16670?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Circontrol Circarlife Scada.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16670?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16670 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-2018-16670 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-16670 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7559-8jwg-355g.