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CVE-2020-10974

7.5 · HIGH

An issue was discovered affecting a backup feature where a crafted POST request returns the current configuration of the device in cleartext, including the administrator password.

Published May 7, 2020CWE-306EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2020-10974 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue was discovered affecting a backup feature where a crafted POST request returns the current configuration of the device in cleartext, including the administrator password. No authentication is required. Affected devices: Wavlink WN575A3, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN531A6, Wavlink WN535G3, Wavlink WN530H4, Wavlink WN57X93, Wavlink WN572HG3, Wavlink WN575A4, Wavlink WN578A2, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN579X3, and Jetstream AC3000/ERAC3000

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10974?

CVE-2020-10974 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-10974?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-10974?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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