CVE-2020-8768 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can read and modify device configuration via an insecure mechanism accessible through the web interface.
- 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-2020-8768?
CVE-2020-8768 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on Phoenix Contact Emalytics Controller ILC 2050 BI before 1.2.3 and BI-L before 1.2.3 devices. There is an insecure mechanism for read and write access to the configuration of the device. The mechanism can be discovered by examining a link on the website of the device.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8768?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi-L Firmware, Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8768 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-2020-8768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63gj-7hwv-5q69.