CVE-2017-8771 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can exploit default root credentials on BE126 WIFI repeaters to gain remote code execution via telnet access.
- 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-2017-8771?
CVE-2017-8771 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root"). The attacker can make a user that is connected to the repeater click on a malicious link that will log into the telnet and will infect the device with malicious code.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q564-r9g4-pcf9.