CVE-2016-5791

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: October 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in JanTek JTC-200, all versions. The improper authentication could provide an undocumented BusyBox Linux shell accessible over the TELNET service without any authentication.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-283-02

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-283-02

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.4%

82th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Affected Vendors

jantek

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