critical9.8Public exploit code
CVE-2017-8837
Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_25…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Peplink Balance Routers 7.0.0-build1904 - SQL Injection / Cross-Site Scripting / Information Disclosure2017-06-06 · webapps · cgi
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peplink | B305hw2 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
| Peplink | 380hw6 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
| Peplink | 580hw2 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
| Peplink | 710hw3 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
| Peplink | 1350hw2 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
| Peplink | 2500 Firmware | Version 7.0.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Jun/1
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42130/
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-005-peplink/
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Jun/1
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42130/
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-005-peplink/