# CVE-2018-8715: The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub, 1 Nuclei template
- Published: 2018-03-14 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c. With a forged HTTP request, it is possible to bypass authentication for the form and digest login types.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/embedthis/appweb/issues/610
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3676
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-8715.yaml
- https://github.com/CyberCTF/vulhub-appweb-cve-2018-8715

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