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CVE-2016-7107: Huawei UMA lets remote attackers reset user passwords

CVE-2016-7107 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The Huawei Unified Maintenance Audit tool can be tricked into changing any user's password, which could let an outsider alter or delete important data. This risk exists in versions before V200R001C00SPC200 SPH206. Update the software to the latest version or apply the vendor's recommended patch to stop the password reset issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
huawei uma <= v200r001c00spc200
cpe:2.3:a:huawei:uma:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Huawei Unified Maintenance Audit (UMA) before V200R001C00SPC200 SPH206 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords and consequently affect system data integrity via unspecified vectors.
Huawei Unified Maintenance Audit (UMA) before V200R001C00SPC200 SPH206 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords and consequently affect system data integrity via unspecified vectors.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published7 Sep 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-7107 · NVD
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