CVE-2017-2283 Hardcoded credentials in WN-G300R3

High 8.0 Published Updated

Hardcoded credentials in the WN-G300R3 router firmware allow attackers with device access to execute arbitrary code.

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

What is CVE-2017-2283?

CVE-2017-2283 is a high-severity vulnerability in I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. WN-G300R3, 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-G300R3 firmware version 1.0.2 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-2017-2283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iodata Wn-G300r3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2283?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2283 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2283 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2283 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqwm-2fcx-2wc7.

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