CVE-2017-16887 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthorized access to SOAP web services on FiberHome mobile routers allows attackers to disclose the WLAN key and password.

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-2017-16887?

CVE-2017-16887 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The portal on FiberHome Mobile WIFI Device Model LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 uses SOAP based web services in order to interact with the portal. Unauthorized Access to Web Services can result in disclosure of the WLAN key/password.

Weakness: CWE-275

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16887?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fiberhome Lm53q1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16887?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-16887 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16887 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxv9-245x-jpcq.