CVE-2017-16523

Name: CVE-2017-16523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-03T17:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices have a zyad1234 password for the zyad1234 account, which is equivalent to root and undocumented.. EPSS estimates a 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices have a zyad1234 password for the zyad1234 account, which is equivalent to root and undocumented.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.82%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mitrastar	Gpt-2541gnac Firmware	1.00\(vnj0\)b1
Mitrastar	Dsl-100hn-T1 Firmware	es_113wjy0b16

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101672Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144805/MitraStar-DSL-100HN-T1-GPT-2541GNAC-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43061/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101672Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144805/MitraStar-DSL-100HN-T1-GPT-2541GNAC-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43061/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16523?

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices have a zyad1234 password for the zyad1234 account, which is equivalent to root and undocumented.

How severe is CVE-2017-16523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16523?

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