CVE-2017-7919CWE-287

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx

published July 3, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Just one tricky URL is your ticket to bypassing authentication in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx! 💻 Think of it as a hotel with a secret back entrance that skips the front desk — anyone who knows the right URL can stroll in without checking in first! An attacker could potentially access sensitive functionalities without needing credentials, leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure. It’s like leaving your front door wide open, inviting anyone to step right in!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel with a secret back entrance that skips the front desk — anyone who knows the right URL can stroll in without checking in first! This vulnerability allows attackers to improperly authenticate by accessing a specific URL, effectively bypassing standard security checks.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access sensitive functionalities without needing credentials, leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure. It’s like leaving your front door wide open, inviting anyone to step right in! To protect against this issue, ensure to restrict access to sensitive URLs and implement robust authentication mechanisms. Regularly audit your security configurations to close off any sneaky backdoors! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll tighten up your security and keep your system safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02602 · 85.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2017-07-03T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUL 19:00Z
    An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Newport XPS-Cx and XPS-Qx
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