CVE-2017-6351 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can gain root access via hardcoded credentials in debug mode, requiring specific configuration changes to exploit.
- 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-2017-6351?
CVE-2017-6351 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WePresent WiPG-1500 device with firmware 1.0.3.7 has a manufacturer account that has a hardcoded username / password. Once the device is set to DEBUG mode, an attacker can connect to the device using the telnet protocol and log into the device with the 'abarco' hardcoded manufacturer account. This account is not documented, nor is the DEBUG feature or the use of telnetd on port tcp/5885.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6351?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wepresent Wipg-1500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6351?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6351 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6351 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6351 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63w2-xvpj-vgqj.