CVE-2017-16885

Public Exploit

Description

Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.54% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43460/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/28 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16885?
CVE-2017-16885 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16885?
To fix CVE-2017-16885, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16885 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16885 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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