CVE-2017-7909
9.8
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
A Use of Client-Side Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech B+B SmartWorx MESR901 firmware versions 1.5.2 and prior. The web interface uses JavaScript to check client authentication and redirect unauthorized users. Attackers may intercept requests and bypass authentication to access restricted web pages.
Affected (1)
Products: Advantech B+b Smartworx: Mesr901 Firmware
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Up to 1.5.2 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Advantech B+b Smartworx Mesr901 | All versions |
Related CWEs
CWE-287
Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CWE-603
Use of Client-Side Authentication
A client/server product performs authentication within client code but not in server code, allowing server-side authentication to be bypassed via a modified client that omits the authentication check.
References (4)
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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