CVE-2018-16946 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can download backup files containing admin credentials and configuration data from LG smart network cameras.
- 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-2018-16946?
CVE-2018-16946 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LG LNB*, LND*, LNU*, and LNV* smart network camera devices have broken access control. Attackers are able to download /updownload/t.report (aka Log & Report) files and download backup files (via download.php) without authenticating. These backup files contain user credentials and configuration information for the camera device. An attacker is able to discover the backup filename via reading the system logs or report data, or just by brute-forcing the backup filename pattern. It may be possible to authenticate to the admin account with the admin password.
Weakness: CWE-552
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16946?
It affects 18 products.
Products include Lg Lnb5110 Firmware, Lg Lnb5320 Firmware, Lg Lnb5320r Firmware, Lg Lnb7210 Firmware, Lg Lnd3230r Firmware, Lg Lnd5110 Firmware and 12 more.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16946 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-2018-16946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5272-pf3m-mjf3.