CVE-2017-7928CWE-284

An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) SEL-3620 and SEL-3622 Security Gateway Versions R202 and, R203…

published August 7, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An improper access control issue lurks in the SEL-3620 and SEL-3622 Security Gateway, and it's more than just a technical hiccup! 🌐 Think of this like a restaurant with a back door that anyone can walk through to access the kitchen — if the staff doesn’t check who’s coming in, unauthorized folks can snag a bite of sensitive data! If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could establish unauthorized communications with downstream devices. Imagine a stranger sneaking into your kitchen and tampering with your ingredients — that's the kind of risk this flaw poses, making it vital to lock that back door!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with a back door that anyone can walk through to access the kitchen — if the staff doesn’t check who’s coming in, unauthorized folks can snag a bite of sensitive data! This vulnerability arises due to improper enforcement of access controls during NAT port forwarding, allowing malicious parties to bypass security measures and interact with devices that should be protected.

What to do

If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could establish unauthorized communications with downstream devices. Imagine a stranger sneaking into your kitchen and tampering with your ingredients — that's the kind of risk this flaw poses, making it vital to lock that back door! To mitigate this issue, ensure that you apply the latest patches for SEL-3620 and SEL-3622 (R204 or later). Additionally, conduct a thorough audit of your NAT configurations to reinforce security protocols and limit access. 🛡️ You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep those kitchen doors locked! 🔒💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02273 · 82.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2017-08-07T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 08:00Z
    An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) SEL-3620 and SEL-3622 Security Gateway Versions R202 and, R203…
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