CVE-2015-5996: CSRF

Published Dec 31, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware<=5.07.50
Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N

Event History

Dec 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5996?

CVE-2015-5996 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to hijack user authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5996?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5996, it is recommended to update the firmware of the Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N to a version beyond 5.07.50.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5996?

CVE-2015-5996 affects Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices running firmware version 5.07.50 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5996?

CVE-2015-5996 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of users.

5

Can CVE-2015-5996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-5996 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.

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