CVE-2016-10305 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can use a hidden root account with a default password to gain full control over Trango wireless bridge devices via SSH or Telnet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10305?
CVE-2016-10305 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Trango Apex <= 2.1.1, ApexLynx < 2.0, ApexOrion < 2.0, ApexPlus <= 3.2.0, Giga <= 2.6.1, GigaLynx < 2.0, GigaOrion < 2.0, GigaPlus <= 3.2.3, GigaPro <= 1.4.1, StrataLink < 3.0, and StrataPro devices have a built-in, hidden root account, with a default password that was once stored in cleartext within a software update package on a Trango FTP server. This account is accessible via SSH and/or TELNET, and grants access to the underlying embedded UNIX OS on the device, allowing full control over it.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10305?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Gotrango Apex Firmware, Gotrango Apex Lynx Firmware, Gotrango Apex Orion Firmware, Gotrango Apex Plus Firmware, Gotrango Giga Firmware, Gotrango Giga Lynx Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10305?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10305 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10305 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6jx-jgrw-xrp7.