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CVE-2021-32951 (GCVE-0-2021-32951)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-27 00:54 – Updated: 2024-09-16 20:48
VLAI
Title
Advantech WebAccess/NMS Improper Authentication
Summary
WebAccess/NMS (Versions prior to v3.0.3_Build6299) has an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow unauthorized users to view resources monitored and controlled by the WebAccess/NMS, as well as IP addresses and names of all the devices managed via WebAccess/NMS.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Advantech WebAccess/NMS Affected: Versions , < v3.0.3_Build6299 (custom)
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Date Public
2021-08-11 00:00
Credits
Selim Enes Karaduman (@Enesdex), working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, reported this vulnerability to CISA.
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