CVE-2017-8878 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 10 May 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can retrieve Wi-Fi passwords from ASUS routers by accessing a specific XML file, exposing network credentials.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-8878?

CVE-2017-8878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS RT-AC* and RT-N* devices with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378 allow remote authenticated users to discover the Wi-Fi password via WPS_info.xml.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Rt-Ac1750 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-8878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qp3-c2hm-3vp4.