CVE-2017-18373 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can use hardcoded default credentials to access the router's web interface, enabling command injection and malicious configuration changes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-18373?

CVE-2017-18373 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Billion 5200W-T TCLinux Fw $7.3.8.0 v008 130603 router distributed by TrueOnline has three user accounts with default passwords, including two hardcoded service accounts: one with the username true and password true, and another with the username user3 and and a long password consisting of a repetition of the string 0123456789. These accounts can be used to login to the web interface, exploit authenticated command injections, and change router settings for malicious purposes.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Billion 5200w-T Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18373 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-18373 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18373 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46x2-283h-j6m2.

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