CVE-2015-5994: High severity mediabridge medialink mwn-wapr300n firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2015
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Updated

The web management interface on Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices with firmware 5.07.50 has a default password of admin for the admin account and a default password of password for the medialink account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges by leveraging a Wi-Fi session.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mediabridge Medialink Mwn-wapr300n Firmware<=5.07.50
Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N

Event History

Dec 31, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5994?

CVE-2015-5994 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5994?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5994, change the default admin and medialink passwords immediately after deploying the device.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-5994?

CVE-2015-5994 affects Mediabridge Medialink MWN-WAPR300N devices running firmware version 5.07.50 or lower.

4

Can CVE-2015-5994 allow remote attackers to control the device?

Yes, CVE-2015-5994 enables remote attackers to gain administrative privileges and control over the device.

5

Is there any security feature to prevent CVE-2015-5994?

No, the default password setup in older firmware versions does not provide adequate security measures against CVE-2015-5994.

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