Authentication bypass in XPS-Qx and XPS-Cx - CVE-2017-7919

 

Authentication bypass in XPS-Qx and XPS-Cx - CVE-2017-7919

Published: June 28, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7214
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7919
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Newport
Affected software:
XPS-Qx
XPS-Cx

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can access a specific uniform resource locator (URL), bypass authentication and view and edit settings.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to the system.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-7919

Install update from vendor's website.

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