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_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question...
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 4.9%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
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
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Peplink b305hw2 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Peplink 380hw6 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Peplink 580hw2 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Peplink 710hw3 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Peplink 1350hw2 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Peplink 2500 firmware | = 7.0.1 | No fix listed |
References
- seclists.org mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 42130 exploit
- www.x41-dsec.de patch third-party-advisory