CVE-2017-2280 Hardcoded credentials in WN-AX1167GR

High 8.8 Published Updated

Hardcoded credentials in the WN-AX1167GR router firmware allow attackers with device access to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2280?

CVE-2017-2280 is a high-severity vulnerability in I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. WN-AX1167GR, published on 2 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WN-AX1167GR firmware version 3.00 and earlier uses hardcoded credentials which may allow an attacker that can access the device to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iodata Wn-Ax1167gr Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-669p-r7m5-537j.

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