Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in FiberHome HG6245D Devices
CVE-2021-27140

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fiberhome

Status
Hg6245d Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2021

What is CVE-2021-27140?

A security issue was identified in FiberHome HG6245D devices, where sensitive information, including passwords and authentication cookies, is stored in cleartext within web.log HTTP logs. This exposure can allow unauthorized users to access critical credentials, leading to potential security breaches. It is crucial for users and administrators to assess the impact of this vulnerability and take immediate measures to secure their devices.

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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