Columbia Weather MicroServer MS_2.6.9900 Configuration Page config_main.php improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Columbia Weather MicroServer MS_2.6.9900 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file config_main.php of the component Configuration Page. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-18877. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Columbia Weather MicroServer MS_2.6.9900 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file config_main.php of the component Configuration Page. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In firmware version MS_2.6.9900 of Columbia Weather MicroServer, an authenticated web user can access an alternative configuration page config_main.php that allows manipulation of the device.

The bug was discovered 03/19/2019. The weakness was published 06/18/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-18877 since 10/31/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 91 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:config_main.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-136618, VDB-136617, VDB-136616 and VDB-136614. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/31/2018 🔍
03/19/2019 +139 days 🔍
06/18/2019 +91 days 🔍
06/18/2019 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2023 +1571 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-18877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136615
OSVDB: - Columbia Weather Systems Weather MicroServer security bypass

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2019 22:31
Updated: 10/06/2023 09:09
Changes: 06/18/2019 22:31 (40), 06/25/2020 11:35 (17), 10/06/2023 09:05 (3), 10/06/2023 09:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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