CVE-2019-14986 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute administrative operations and shell commands on eQ-3 Homematic CCU devices if the CUxD AddOn is installed.

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-2019-14986?

CVE-2019-14986 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

eQ-3 Homematic CCU2 and CCU3 with the CUxD AddOn before 2.3.0 installed allow administrative operations by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface, because features such as File-Browser and Shell Command (as well as "Set root password") are exposed.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14986?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Eq-3 Homematic Ccu2 Firmware, Eq-3 Homematic Ccu3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14986 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-2019-14986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f74-5qhp-5pxg.

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