CVE-2019-7579 Information disclosure in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can access a JavaScript file revealing default guest network password patterns, enabling brute-force access to the guest network.
- 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-2019-7579?
CVE-2019-7579 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices. An ability exists for an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential ui/1.0.99.187766/dynamic/js/setup.js.localized file on the router's webserver, allowing for an attacker to identify possible passwords that the system uses to set the default guest network password. An attacker can use this list of 30 words along with a random 2 digit number to brute force their access onto a router's guest network.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linksys Wrt1900acs Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-7579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q48g-rvf8-v4f8.