CVE-2015-2878: CSRF
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Hexis HawkEye G 3.0.1.4912 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add arbitrary accounts via the name parameter to interface/rest/accounts/json; turn off the (2) Url matching, (3) DNS Inject, or (4) IP Redirect Sensor in a request to interface/rest/dpi/setEnabled/1; or (5) perform whitelisting of malware MD5 hash IDs via the id parameter to interface/rest/md5-threats/whitelist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2878?
CVE-2015-2878 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks against administrators.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2878?
To fix CVE-2015-2878, users should upgrade to a patched version of Hexis HawkEye G that addresses this CSRF vulnerability.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-2878 enable?
CVE-2015-2878 can enable remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication and perform unauthorized actions like adding accounts.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2878?
CVE-2015-2878 affects Hexis HawkEye G version 3.0.1.4912.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2015-2878?
Mitigation for CVE-2015-2878 includes implementing proper CSRF protections and user verification mechanisms.