Learn about CVE-2018-17869 affecting DASAN H660GW devices due to the absence of CSRF protection mechanisms. Find mitigation steps and the impact of this vulnerability.
DASAN H660GW devices are vulnerable due to the lack of CSRF protection mechanisms.
Understanding CVE-2018-17869
CSRF protection mechanisms are not implemented in the DASAN H660GW devices.
What is CVE-2018-17869?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in DASAN H660GW devices where CSRF protection mechanisms are absent, leaving them exposed to potential attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17869
The absence of CSRF protection in DASAN H660GW devices can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of authenticated users, potentially resulting in data breaches or system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17869
DASAN H660GW devices lack CSRF protection mechanisms, making them susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the failure to implement CSRF protection in the DASAN H660GW devices, allowing attackers to forge requests on behalf of authenticated users.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing malicious actions without their consent or knowledge.
Mitigation and Prevention
Implementing CSRF protection and following security best practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-17869.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates