CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-5152
CriticalSummary
An issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1 that allows authentication bypass. A malicious user can access pages unrestricted by accessing a specific URL on the web server.
Risk Assessment
Authentication bypass poses a serious security risk, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and application functions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of Advantech WebAccess and implement additional security measures to restrict access to the server.
Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess Version 8.1. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access pages unrestricted (AUTHENTICATION BYPASS).