CVE-2017-5258

Public Exploit

Description

In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, an attacker who knows or can guess the RW community string can provide a URL for a configuration file over SNMP with XSS strings in certain SNMP OIDs, serve it via HTTP, and the affected device will perform a configuration restore using the attacker's supplied config file, including the inserted XSS strings.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Cambium Networks ePMP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.rapid7.com/2017/12/19/r7-2017-25-cambium-epmp-and-cnpilot-multiple-vulnerabilities/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5258?
CVE-2017-5258 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5258?
To fix CVE-2017-5258, 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-2017-5258 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5258 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-5258?
CVE-2017-5258 affects Cambium Networks ePMP.
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