What is CVE-2019-7579?

CVE-2019-7579 is a vulnerability found in Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices that allows an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential file on the router's webserver, potentially exposing passwords.

Is Linksys WRT1900ACS firmware version 1.0.3.187766 affected by CVE-2019-7579?

Yes, Linksys WRT1900ACS firmware version 1.0.3.187766 is affected by CVE-2019-7579.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7579?

The severity of CVE-2019-7579 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7579?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7579 by accessing a confidential file on the router's webserver, which may contain passwords used by the system.

Are there any known fixes for CVE-2019-7579?

There are currently no known fixes for CVE-2019-7579. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware or contact the vendor for further assistance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-7579

high

7.5

CWE

287

17/6/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-7579

First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices. An ability exists for an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential ui/1.0.99.187766/dynamic/js/setup.js.localized file on the router's webserver, allowing for an attacker to identify possible passwords that the system uses to set the default guest network password. An attacker can use this list of 30 words along with a random 2 digit number to brute force their access onto a router's guest network.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linksys Wrt1900acs Firmware	=1.0.3.187766
Linksys WRT1900ACS

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What is CVE-2019-7579?
CVE-2019-7579 is a vulnerability found in Linksys WRT1900ACS 1.0.3.187766 devices that allows an unauthenticated user to browse a confidential file on the router's webserver, potentially exposing passwords.
Is Linksys WRT1900ACS firmware version 1.0.3.187766 affected by CVE-2019-7579?
Yes, Linksys WRT1900ACS firmware version 1.0.3.187766 is affected by CVE-2019-7579.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7579?
The severity of CVE-2019-7579 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7579?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7579 by accessing a confidential file on the router's webserver, which may contain passwords used by the system.
Are there any known fixes for CVE-2019-7579?
There are currently no known fixes for CVE-2019-7579. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware or contact the vendor for further assistance.

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