Remote Code Execution in Linksys SMART WiFi Firmware on Multiple Devices
CVE-2014-8243

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Linksys
Status
Ea4500 Firmware
Ea4500
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2014

What is CVE-2014-8243?

The Linksys SMART WiFi firmware on various EA series devices contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to retrieve the administrator's MD5 password hash through a direct HTTP request to the /.htpasswd URI. This weakness could potentially lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected network devices, compromising the security and integrity of user data.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/447516
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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