CVE-2017-12574
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CVE-2017-12574 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. A hardcoded credential "supervisor:dangerous" was injected into web authentication database "/.htpasswd" during booting process, which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and control the device completely; the account can't be modified or deleted.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. A hardcoded credential "supervisor:dangerous" was injected into web authentication database "/.htpasswd" during booting process, which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and control the device completely; the account can't be modified or deleted.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Planex | Cs-W50hd Firmware | < 030720 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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