CVE-2017-16885Lm53q1 Firmware Vulnerability
Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating.
Published Jan 12, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-16885 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Lm53q1 Firmware (Fiberhome).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating. The information includes Version of device, Firmware ID, Connected users to device along their MAC Addresses, etc.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lm53q1 FirmwareFiberhome | vh519r05c01s38 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 12, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
- advisory20180109 FiberHome MIFI LM53Q1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
- exploitExploitDB-43460
- exploit43460
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Permissions Handling in the Portal on FiberHome LM53Q1 VH519R05C01S38 devices (intended for obtaining information about Internet Usage, Changing Passwords, etc.) allows remote attackers to look for the information without authenticating.
Affected: Lm53q1 Firmware (Fiberhome) versions vh519r05c01s38. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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