Improper Authentication in HAProxy - CVE-2016-2102

 

Improper Authentication in HAProxy - CVE-2016-2102

Published: April 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88223
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2102
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to HAProxy statistics in openstack-tripleo-image-elements are non-authenticated over the network. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Affected software

HAProxy
IBM Security Verify Access

How to mitigate CVE-2016-2102

Install updates from vendor's website.

IBM Security Verify Access - update to 10.0.7.0

External References

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