8.8
CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15656

First published: Wed Jan 31 2018(Updated: )

Password are stored in plaintext in nvram in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Asus asuswrt<=3.0.0.4.380.7743

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-15656.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15656?

    The severity of CVE-2017-15656 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is Asus asuswrt version <= 3.0.0.4.380.7743.

  • How are passwords stored in Asus asuswrt?

    Passwords are stored in plaintext in nvram in the HTTPd server.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-15656?

    There is no official fix available for CVE-2017-15656. It is recommended to update to a patched version of the software if one becomes available, or consider using alternate solutions.

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