CVE-2018-18877 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated user can access an unauthorized configuration page to manipulate the Columbia Weather MicroServer device.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-18877?

CVE-2018-18877 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In firmware version MS_2.6.9900 of Columbia Weather MicroServer, an authenticated web user can access an alternative configuration page config_main.php that allows manipulation of the device.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18877?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Columbiaweather Weather Microserver Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18877?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18877 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-2018-18877 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18877 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r77g-x7j9-vfw9.

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