CVE-2017-9488 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication on Cisco cable modems using hardcoded credentials to access the web interface via the WAN IPv6 address.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9488?
CVE-2017-9488 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Comcast firmware on Cisco DPC3939 (firmware version dpc3939-P20-18-v303r20421746-170221a-CMCST) and DPC3941T (firmware version DPC3941_2.5s3_PROD_sey) devices allows remote attackers to access the web UI by establishing a session to the wan0 WAN IPv6 address and then entering unspecified hardcoded credentials. This wan0 interface cannot be accessed from the public Internet.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9488?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cisco Dpc3939 Firmware, Cisco Dpc3941t Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9488 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9488 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9488 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcqq-7ff7-wh9p.