CVE-2017-8772 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can log in via telnet using default root credentials to read, write, and execute code on the device.
- 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-2017-8772?
CVE-2017-8772 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") and can: 1. Read the entire file system; 2. Write to the file system; or 3. Execute any code that attacker desires (malicious or not).
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8772?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8772 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8772 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8772 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfpf-xpqg-f44w.