CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11567

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A CSRF vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before version 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack user authentication for requests modifying Mongoose.conf via a request to __mg_admin?save. This issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized changes in server configuration and remote code execution, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Mongoose Web Server to version 6.9 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional protections against CSRF attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that modify Mongoose.conf via a request to __mg_admin?save. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS