Vulnerability Description
Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat 1.7 contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve administrative credentials by accessing the networkSetup.htm page. Attackers can request the networkSetup.htm endpoint and extract plaintext username and password values from HTML form fields to gain administrative access to the thermostat.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45623
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/heatmiser-wifi-thermostat-credential-disclo
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25396?
CVE-2018-25396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heatmiser Wifi Thermostat 1.7 contains a credential disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve administrative credentials by accessing the networkSetup.htm page. Attack...
How severe is CVE-2018-25396?
CVE-2018-25396 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-25396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.