CVE-2019-7579
Last modified
CVE-2019-7579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices. An ability exists for an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential ui/1.0.99.187766/dynamic/js/setup.js.localized file on the router's webserver, allowing for an attacker to identify possible passwords that the system uses to set the default guest network password. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices. An ability exists for an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential ui/1.0.99.187766/dynamic/js/setup.js.localized file on the router's webserver, allowing for an attacker to identify possible passwords that the system uses to set the default guest network password. An attacker can use this list of 30 words along with a random 2 digit number to brute force their access onto a router's guest network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys | Wrt1900acs Firmware | 1.0.3.187766 |
References
- https://robot-security.blogspot.comNot Applicable
- https://robot-security.blogspot.comNot Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-7579?
How severe is CVE-2019-7579?
How do I fix CVE-2019-7579?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-7573SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.8
- CVE-2019-7574SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.8
- CVE-2019-7575SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.8
- CVE-2019-7576SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.8
- CVE-2019-7577SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.8
- CVE-2019-7578SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) through 1.2.15 and 2.x throug…8.1
- CVE-2019-7580ThinkCMF 5.0.190111 allows remote attackers to execute arbit…
- CVE-2019-7581The parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD function in util/parser.c in libmi…
- CVE-2019-7582The readBytes function in util/read.c in libming through 0.4…
- CVE-2019-7585An issue was discovered in Waimai Super Cms 20150505. web/Li…
- CVE-2019-7587Bo-blog Wind through 1.6.0-r allows SQL Injection via the ad…
- CVE-2019-7588A vulnerability in the exacqVision Enterprise System Manager…6.7
Are you affected by CVE-2019-7579?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
