CVE-2017-8837

Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question are /etc/waipass and /etc/roapass. In case one of these devices is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems.

Score

CVSS 3.0 9.8 Critical

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-06-05

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-522

Affected products

• 1350hw2 Firmware (Peplink)
• 2500 Firmware (Peplink)
• 380hw6 Firmware (Peplink)
• 580hw2 Firmware (Peplink)
• 710hw3 Firmware (Peplink)
• B305hw2 Firmware (Peplink)

References

• http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Jun/1
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42130/
• https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-005-peplink/