VDB-98139 · CVE-2017-3831 · BID 96909

Cisco Mobility Express 1800 up to 8.2 Web-based GUI access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco Mobility Express 1800 up to 8.2. This affects an unknown function of the component Web-based GUI. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-3831. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Cisco Mobility Express 1800 up to 8.2. This affects some unknown processing of the component Web-based GUI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication. The attacker could be granted full administrator privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper implementation of authentication for accessing certain web pages using the GUI interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web interface of the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and perform unauthorized configuration changes or issue control commands to the affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Access Points running a software version prior to 8.2.110.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy68219.

The bug was discovered 03/15/2017. The weakness was shared 03/15/2017 by Bijay Limbu Senihang as cisco-sa-20170315-ap1800 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-3831 since 12/21/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 8.2.110.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96909†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 103403
OpenVAS Name: Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Series Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mobility Express 1800 8.2.110.0

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12/21/2016 🔍
03/15/2017 +84 days 🔍
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09/08/2020 +1272 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170315-ap1800
Researcher: Bijay Limbu Senihang
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98139
SecurityFocus: 96909 - Cisco Mobility Express 1800 Access Point Series CVE-2017-3831 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3831 - Cisco - Mobility Express 1800 - Authentication Bypass Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2017 13:32
Updated: 09/08/2020 15:01
Changes: 03/16/2017 13:32 (78), 09/08/2020 15:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:B3D:103

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