CVE-2017-16522

8.8 HIGH

Published: November 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by specifying /bin/sh as the command to execute.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144805/MitraStar-DSL-100HN-T1-GPT-2541GNAC-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43061/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144805/MitraStar-DSL-100HN-T1-GPT-2541GNAC-Privilege-Escalation.html

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

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43061/

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

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.6%

83th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

Affected Vendors

mitrastar

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