CVE-2017-8772

Name: CVE-2017-8772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-20T14:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root") and can: 1. Read the entire file system; 2. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root") and can: 1. Read the entire file system; 2. Write to the file system; or 3. Execute any code that attacker desires (malicious or not).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Twsz	Wifi Repeater Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.digitalwhisper.co.il/files/Zines/0x56/DW86-1-RepeaterHack.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://www.digitalwhisper.co.il/files/Zines/0x56/DW86-1-RepeaterHack.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8772?

How severe is CVE-2017-8772?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8772?

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