HTTP: Contec Smart Home Authentication Bypass
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Contec Smart Home. A successful attack can lead to security bypass.
Extended Description
Contec Smart Home 4.15 devices do not require authentication for new_user.php, edit_user.php, delete_user.php, and user.php, as demonstrated by changing the admin password and then obtaining control over doors.
References
CVE: CVE-2018-9162
Short Name
HTTP:CTS:CONTEC-AUTH-BYPASS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Authentication Bypass CVE-2018-9162 Contec Home Smart
Release Date
01/09/2020
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3377
False Positive
Occasionally
CVSS Score
7.5