CVE-2016-6540

TrackR Bravo is missing authentication for the cloud service and allows querying or sending of GPS data from unauthenticated users

Description

Unauthenticated access to the cloud-based service maintained by TrackR Bravo is allowed for querying or sending GPS data for any Trackr device by using the tracker ID number which can be discovered as described in CVE-2016-6539. Updated apps, version 5.1.6 for iOS and 2.2.5 for Android, have been released by the vendor to address the vulnerabilities in CVE-2016-6538, CVE-2016-6539, CVE-2016-6540 and CVE-2016-6541.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: TrackR Bravo Mobile Application
Affected: TrackR Bravo Mobile Application
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93874 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TNOY-AF3KCZ third party advisory us government resource
https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities/ third party advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/617567 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6540?
CVE-2016-6540 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6540?
To fix CVE-2016-6540, 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-2016-6540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6540 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6540?
CVE-2016-6540 affects TrackR Bravo Mobile Application, TrackR Bravo Mobile Application.
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