Password Exposure Vulnerability in Huawei S5300 Campus Series Switches
CVE-2015-8675

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Huawei
Status
S5300 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2016

Summary

Huawei's S5300 Campus Series switches pre-V200R005SPH008 inadvertently expose sensitive passwords during file uploads due to insufficient masking. This vulnerability allows nearby attackers to visually capture passwords displayed on the screen, potentially compromising network security. Users are advised to update to the latest software version to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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