CVE-2009-4197 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can retrieve router passwords from browser autocomplete due to missing security settings in the Huawei MT882 web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4197?
CVE-2009-4197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
rpwizPppoe.htm in Huawei MT882 V100R002B020 ARG-T running firmware 3.7.9.98 contains a form that does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password parameter, which makes it easier for local users or physically proximate attackers to obtain the password from web browsers that support autocomplete.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4197?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Huawei Mt882 Modem, Huawei Mt882 Modem Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-4197 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4197 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7mr-fqfm-mhc9.