CVE-2017-8218

Public Exploit

Description

vsftpd on TP-Link C2 and C20i devices through firmware 0.9.1 4.2 v0032.0 Build 160706 Rel.37961n has a backdoor admin account with the 1234 password, a backdoor guest account with the guest password, and a backdoor test account with the test password.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-02-09-tplink-c2-and-c20i-vulnerable.html exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8218?
CVE-2017-8218 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8218?
To fix CVE-2017-8218, 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-2017-8218 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8218 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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