CVE-2015-5989

Description

Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 rely on client-side JavaScript code for authorization, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via certain changes to LockStatus and Login_Success values.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/201168 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5989?
CVE-2015-5989 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5989?
To fix CVE-2015-5989, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5989 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5989 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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