CVE-2017-8837

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 05, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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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
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Jun/1
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-005-peplink/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2017/Jun/1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42130/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-005-peplink/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.9%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

peplink