This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial switches. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the telnet service, which listens on TCP port 23 by default. The service contains a hard-coded password for the administrator user account. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the administrator user.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T |
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ZDI-CAN-11786 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.
To fix ZDI-CAN-11786, update the Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial switches to the latest firmware provided by Advantech.
ZDI-CAN-11786 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects the telnet service on the device.
Yes, ZDI-CAN-11786 can be exploited remotely since it does not require authentication.
The Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T industrial switches are affected by the ZDI-CAN-11786 vulnerability.