CVE-2018-14916

LOYTEC LGATE-902 6.3.2 devices allow Arbitrary file deletion

published June 28, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A single misconfigured setting is all it takes for malicious actors to delete any file on LOYTEC LGATE-902 devices running version 6.3.2! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a hotel manager who accidentally left their key to the storage room with the cleaning staff โ€” without realizing they could toss out any important inventory at will! If exploited, an attacker could wipe out critical files, potentially leading to service disruptions and data loss that could take weeks to recover from. This could affect operations significantly, leaving devices vulnerable and causing chaos in smart building management.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel manager who accidentally left their key to the storage room with the cleaning staff โ€” without realizing they could toss out any important inventory at will! This vulnerability allows unauthorized file deletion due to a lack of proper access controls, meaning anyone with the right request format can remove files from the device without authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could wipe out critical files, potentially leading to service disruptions and data loss that could take weeks to recover from. This could affect operations significantly, leaving devices vulnerable and causing chaos in smart building management. To mitigate this risk, immediately review and update your device's configuration settings to restrict access. Ensure you're using the latest firmware available and consider implementing stricter permissions for file handling. You've got this! By taking action now, you can secure your devices and keep everything running smoothly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.17195 ยท 97.1th percentile
Published
2019-06-28T17:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUN 17:19Z
    LOYTEC LGATE-902 6.3.2 devices allow Arbitrary file deletion
    cvelistv5