CVE-2018-9162 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can modify user accounts and gain administrative control over Contec Smart Home devices.
- 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-2018-9162?
CVE-2018-9162 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Contec Smart Home 4.15 devices do not require authentication for new_user.php, edit_user.php, delete_user.php, and user.php, as demonstrated by changing the admin password and then obtaining control over doors.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Contec-Touch Smart Home Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9162 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-2018-9162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj6p-2fcm-m72j.