CVE-2017-2236

Description

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow attackers to perform operations on device with administrative privileges.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A
Affected: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85901441/index.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2236?
CVE-2017-2236 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2236?
To fix CVE-2017-2236, 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-2017-2236 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2236 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2236?
CVE-2017-2236 affects Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A, Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A.
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