CVE-2016-10307

Name: CVE-2016-10307
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-30T07:59:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10307 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trango ApexLynx 2.0, ApexOrion 2.0, GigaLynx 2.0, GigaOrion 2.0, and StrataLink 3.0 devices have a built-in, hidden root account, with a default password for which the MD5 hash value is public (but the cleartext value is perhaps not yet public). 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 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trango ApexLynx 2.0, ApexOrion 2.0, GigaLynx 2.0, GigaOrion 2.0, and StrataLink 3.0 devices have a built-in, hidden root account, with a default password for which the MD5 hash value is public (but the cleartext value is perhaps not yet public). 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

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gotrango	Apex Lynx Firmware	2.0
Gotrango	Apex Orion Firmware	2.0
Gotrango	Giga Lynx Firmware	2.0
Gotrango	Giga Orion Firmware	2.0
Gotrango	Stratalink Firmware	<= 3.0

References

http://blog.iancaling.com/post/153011925478Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.iancaling.com/post/153011925478Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10307?

How severe is CVE-2016-10307?

CVE-2016-10307 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10307?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST