CVE-2017-7909

A Use of Client-Side Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech B+B SmartWorx MESR901 firmware versions 1.5.2 and prior. The web interface uses JavaScript to check client authentication and redirect unauthorized users. Attackers may intercept requests and bypass authentication to access restricted web pages.

• CWE-603
• CWE-287

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-122-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-122-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Published

May 6, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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