CVE-2018-6569 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access the administrative interface without authentication, allowing unauthorized control and modification of the web server.
- 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-2018-6569?
CVE-2018-6569 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
West Wind Web Server 6.x does not require authentication for /ADMIN.ASP.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include West-Wind Web Connection.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6569 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-2018-6569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c45p-h8x2-g56f.