Remote Access Vulnerability in Cisco and Arris Home Security Wi-Fi Networks
CVE-2017-9476

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Dpc3939 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An identified vulnerability in the firmware of certain Cisco and Arris devices allows remote attackers to easily discover the hidden SSID and passphrase of home Wi-Fi networks. This security flaw could enable unauthorized access to users' private networks, posing significant risks to data confidentiality and integrity.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-9476
Created by wiire-a

References

https://github.com/BastilleResearch/CableTap/blob/master/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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