CVE-2019-7163 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to access the web interface of Alcatel LINKZONE routers without credentials.

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-2019-7163?

CVE-2019-7163 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web interface of Alcatel LINKZONE MW40-V-V1.0 MW40_LU_02.00_02 devices is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that allows an unauthenticated user to have access to the web interface without knowing the administrator's password.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7163?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tcl Alcatel Linkzone Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7163?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7163 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-7163 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7163 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2384-288f-6h8r.

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