What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8837?

CVE-2017-8837 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-8837?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-8837. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-8837?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-8837. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

B305Hw2 Firmware CVE-2017-8837

CRITICAL

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2017-06-05 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure B305Hw2 Firmware 380Hw6 Firmware 580Hw2 Firmware 710Hw3 Firmware 1350Hw2 Firmware 2500 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 05, 2017 - 14:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question are /etc/waipass and /etc/roapass. In case one of these devices is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems.

AnalysisAI

Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.0%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522), which allows attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question are /etc/waipass and /etc/roapass. In case one of these devices is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems. Affected products include: Peplink B305Hw2 Firmware, Peplink 380Hw6 Firmware, Peplink 580Hw2 Firmware, Peplink 710Hw3 Firmware, Peplink 1350Hw2 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Hash passwords with strong algorithms (bcrypt, argon2), encrypt credentials in transit and at rest, never log credentials.