CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9136

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered on Mimosa Client Radios before version 2.2.3 that allows an attacker to download files from the device's filesystem as the root user via an unsanitized GET parameter in the web interface. This can lead to exposure of administrator passwords and pre-shared keys for wireless connections.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk, allowing an attacker to gain full administrative access to the device and potentially take control of the wireless network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update devices to version 2.2.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures, such as restricting access to the web interface.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered on Mimosa Client Radios before 2.2.3. In the device's web interface, there is a page that allows an attacker to use an unsanitized GET parameter to download files from the device as the root user. The attacker can download any file from the device's filesystem. This can be used to view unsalted, MD5-hashed administrator passwords, which can then be cracked, giving the attacker full admin access to the device's web interface. This vulnerability can also be used to view the plaintext pre-shared key (PSK) for encrypted wireless connections, or to view the device's serial number (which allows an attacker to factory reset the device).

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS