CVE-2016-1168: CSRF
Published Apr 1, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on NEC Aterm WF800HP devices with firmware 1.0.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Aterm WF800HP
Aterm Wf800hp Firmware<=1.0.17
Event History
Apr 1, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1168?
CVE-2016-1168 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote attackers to hijack user authentication.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1168?
To fix CVE-2016-1168, users should upgrade the NEC Aterm WF800HP firmware to version 1.0.18 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1168?
CVE-2016-1168 affects NEC Aterm WF800HP devices running firmware version 1.0.17 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1168?
CVE-2016-1168 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-1168 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1168 can be exploited remotely by attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.