CVE-2017-16953

7.5 HIGH

Published: December 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

connoppp.cgi on ZTE ZXDSL 831CII devices does not require HTTP Basic Authentication, which allows remote attackers to modify the PPPoE configuration or set up a malicious configuration via a GET request.

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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:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145121/ZTE-ZXDSL-831-Unauthorized-Configuration-Access-Bypass.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1008762

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43188/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145121/ZTE-ZXDSL-831-Unauthorized-Configuration-Access-Bypass.html

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

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1008762

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

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43188/

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

18.1%

95th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Affected Vendors

zte

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