CVE-2017-7909
06.05.2017, 00:29
A Use of Client-Side Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech B+B SmartWorx MESR901 firmware versions 1.5.2 and prior. The web interface uses JavaScript to check client authentication and redirect unauthorized users. Attackers may intercept requests and bypass authentication to access restricted web pages.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| advantech_b\+b_smartworx | mesr901_firmware | 𝑥 ≤ 1.5.2 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-603 - Use of Client-Side AuthenticationA client/server product performs authentication within client code but not in server code, allowing server-side authentication to be bypassed via a modified client that omits the authentication check.
- CWE-287 - Improper AuthenticationWhen an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.