CVE-2017-9136 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit an unsanitized GET parameter to download arbitrary files, including credentials and keys, leading to full administrative 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-2017-9136?
CVE-2017-9136 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on Mimosa Client Radios before 2.2.3. In the device's web interface, there is a page that allows an attacker to use an unsanitized GET parameter to download files from the device as the root user. The attacker can download any file from the device's filesystem. This can be used to view unsalted, MD5-hashed administrator passwords, which can then be cracked, giving the attacker full admin access to the device's web interface. This vulnerability can also be used to view the plaintext pre-shared key (PSK) for encrypted wireless connections, or to view the device's serial number (which allows an attacker to factory reset the device).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9136?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mimosa Backhaul Radios, Mimosa Client Radios.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9136?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9136 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-9136 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9136 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w6p-9j5m-6qr6.