CVE-2019-11523 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands, open doors, and steal credentials from Anviz M3 devices due to lack of authentication and encryption.

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-2019-11523?

CVE-2019-11523 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Anviz Global M3 Outdoor RFID Access Control executes any command received from any source. No authentication/encryption is done. Attackers can fully interact with the device: for example, send the "open door" command, download the users list (which includes RFID codes and passcodes in cleartext), or update/create users. The same attack can be executed on a local network and over the internet (if the device is exposed on a public IP address).

Weakness: CWE-311, CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anviz M3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11523 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-2019-11523 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11523 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-226h-772w-v9vj.

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