CVE-2018-16706 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can remotely reboot LG SuperSign CMS connected TVs via a direct HTTP request, causing service disruption.

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-2018-16706?

CVE-2018-16706 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LG SuperSign CMS allows TVs to be rebooted remotely without authentication via a direct HTTP request to /qsr_server/device/reboot on port 9080.

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16706?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lg Supersign Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16706?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16706 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-2018-16706 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16706 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qcg-phmc-6j9q.

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