CVE-2017-7933 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to ABB IP Gateways because configuration files store passwords in plain text.

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-2017-7933?

CVE-2017-7933 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ABB IP GATEWAY 3.39 and prior, some configuration files contain passwords stored in plain-text, which may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7933?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Abb Ip Gateway Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7933?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-7933 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7933 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wv8j-5p3c-jqrx.

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