CVE-2017-12574

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified

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

EPSS Probability
1.80%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PlanexCs-W50hd Firmware< 030720

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12574?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-12574?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12574 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12574?
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