CVE-2016-10305
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CVE-2016-10305 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trango Apex <= 2.1.1, ApexLynx < 2.0, ApexOrion < 2.0, ApexPlus <= 3.2.0, Giga <= 2.6.1, GigaLynx < 2.0, GigaOrion < 2.0, GigaPlus <= 3.2.3, GigaPro <= 1.4.1, StrataLink < 3.0, and StrataPro devices have a built-in, hidden root account, with a default password that was once stored in cleartext within a software update package on a Trango FTP server. This account is accessible via SSH and/or TELNET, and grants access to the underlying embedded UNIX OS on the device, allowing full control over it.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Trango Apex <= 2.1.1, ApexLynx < 2.0, ApexOrion < 2.0, ApexPlus <= 3.2.0, Giga <= 2.6.1, GigaLynx < 2.0, GigaOrion < 2.0, GigaPlus <= 3.2.3, GigaPro <= 1.4.1, StrataLink < 3.0, and StrataPro devices have a built-in, hidden root account, with a default password that was once stored in cleartext within a software update package on a Trango FTP server. This account is accessible via SSH and/or TELNET, and grants access to the underlying embedded UNIX OS on the device, allowing full control over it.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gotrango | Apex Plus Firmware | <= 3.2.0 |
| Gotrango | Apex Firmware | <= 2.1.1 |
| Gotrango | Apex Lynx Firmware | <= 1.2.3 |
| Gotrango | Apex Orion Firmware | <= 1.2.3 |
| Gotrango | Giga Firmware | <= 2.6.1 |
| Gotrango | Giga Lynx Firmware | <= 1.2.3 |
| Gotrango | Giga Orion Firmware | <= 1.2.3 |
| Gotrango | Giga Plus Firmware | <= 3.2.3 |
| Gotrango | Giga Pro Firmware | <= 1.4.1 |
| Gotrango | Stratalink Pro Firmware | All versions |
| Gotrango | Stratalink Firmware | <= 2.2.0 |
References
- http://blog.iancaling.com/post/153011925478Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://blog.iancaling.com/post/153011925478Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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