CVE-2017-7919 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx. An attacker may bypass authentication by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Newport	Xps-Cx Firmware	-
Newport	Xps-Cx	-
Newport	Xps-Qx Firmware	-
Newport	Xps-Qx	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99291Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-178-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99291Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-178-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7919?

CVE-2017-7919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx. An attacker may bypass authentication by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL).

How severe is CVE-2017-7919?

CVE-2017-7919 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7919?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Newport Xps-Cx Firmware, Newport Xps-Cx, Newport Xps-Qx Firmware, Newport Xps-Qx.