CVE-2017-15909 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain shell access on D-Link DGS-1500 Ax switches due to a hardcoded password, requiring a firmware upgrade.

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-2017-15909?

CVE-2017-15909 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DGS-1500 Ax devices before 2.51B021 have a hardcoded password, which allows remote attackers to obtain shell access.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dgs-1500 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-15909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8c4v-c8qj-9f59.

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