CVE-2017-18374

Name: CVE-2017-18374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-02T17:29:01.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18374 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 TCLinux Fw $7.3.15.0 v001 / 3.40(ULM.0)b31 router distributed by TrueOnline has two user accounts with default passwords, including a hardcoded service account with the username true and password true. These accounts can be used to login to the web interface, exploit authenticated command injections and change router settings for malicious purposes.. EPSS estimates a 5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 TCLinux Fw $7.3.15.0 v001 / 3.40(ULM.0)b31 router distributed by TrueOnline has two user accounts with default passwords, including a hardcoded service account with the username true and password true. These accounts can be used to login to the web interface, exploit authenticated command injections and change router settings for malicious purposes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.50%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Billion	5200w-T Firmware	7.3.8.0
Zyxel	P660hn-T1a V2 Firmware	7.3.15.0
Zyxel	P660hn-T1a V1 Firmware	7.3.15.0

References

http://www.zyxel.com/support/announcement_unauthenticated.shtmlBroken Link
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/zyxel_trueonline.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jan/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://ssd-disclosure.com/index.php/archives/2910Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-enterprise-wireless-presentation-display-systems/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.zyxel.com/support/announcement_unauthenticated.shtmlBroken Link
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/zyxel_trueonline.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jan/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://ssd-disclosure.com/index.php/archives/2910Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-enterprise-wireless-presentation-display-systems/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18374?

How severe is CVE-2017-18374?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18374 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18374?

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