CVE-2017-8837 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can read cleartext passwords from system files on Peplink Balance routers to compromise further systems.
- 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-2017-8837?
CVE-2017-8837 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question are /etc/waipass and /etc/roapass. In case one of these devices is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8837?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Peplink 1350hw2 Firmware, Peplink 2500 Firmware, Peplink 380hw6 Firmware, Peplink 580hw2 Firmware, Peplink 710hw3 Firmware, Peplink B305hw2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8837 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wq46-f9c9-c555.