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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-8772

On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root") and can: 1. Read the entire file syste...

Vulnerability Description

On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root") and can: 1. Read the entire file system; 2. Write to the file system; or 3. Execute any code that attacker desires (malicious or not).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TwszWifi Repeater Firmware-
TwszWifi Repeater-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8772?

CVE-2017-8772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). On BE126 WIFI repeater 1.0 devices, an attacker can log into telnet (which is open by default) with default credentials as root (username:"root" password:"root") and can: 1. Read the entire file syste...

How severe is CVE-2017-8772?

CVE-2017-8772 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8772?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Twsz Wifi Repeater Firmware, Twsz Wifi Repeater.