#VU13186 Improper authentication in IP Gateway


Published: 2018-06-05 | Updated: 2018-06-06

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13186

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7931

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IP Gateway
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: ABB

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can access a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, obtain the configuration files and application pages without authentication.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IP Gateway: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-156-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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