CVE-2017-12574 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded credentials in PLANEX routers allow attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access and control the device completely.
- 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-2017-12574?
CVE-2017-12574 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. A hardcoded credential "supervisor:dangerous" was injected into web authentication database "/.htpasswd" during booting process, which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and control the device completely; the account can't be modified or deleted.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Planex Cs-W50hd Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12574 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-12574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7qg-7vqr-hwq9.