CVE-2017-12943 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read admin passwords via path traversal in D-Link DIR-600 routers, exposing sensitive credentials.
- 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-2017-12943?
CVE-2017-12943 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12943?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Dir-600 B1 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12943?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-12943 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12943 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxq5-xjp7-p3f2.