CVE-2015-5988

The web management interface on Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 has a blank password, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative…

published December 31, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A blank password is all it takes to gain full admin access to Belkin F9K1102 devices with firmware 2.10.17! This vulnerability makes it mind-blowingly simple for attackers to take control. 🔥 Think of it like leaving the front door wide open in a gated community. Anyone with a little determination can just stroll in and take what they want, without even having to knock! If exploited, a malicious actor could easily obtain administrative privileges, allowing them to change configurations, intercept traffic, or even hijack your network. That's like giving away the keys to the kingdom — a scenario that could lead to devastating consequences for your home network!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the front door wide open in a gated community. Anyone with a little determination can just stroll in and take what they want, without even having to knock! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to leverage a LAN session on Belkin F9K1102 devices due to the absence of a password for the web management interface, essentially bypassing security measures entirely.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious actor could easily obtain administrative privileges, allowing them to change configurations, intercept traffic, or even hijack your network. That's like giving away the keys to the kingdom — a scenario that could lead to devastating consequences for your home network! To protect yourself: First, immediately change the default settings by setting a strong password for the web management interface. Then, consider updating your firmware to the latest version to ensure all known vulnerabilities are patched. 🛡️ You've got this! Secure your network, and you'll be a hero in your own cybersecurity story! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02685 · 85.7th percentile
Published
2015-12-31T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 16:00Z
    The web management interface on Belkin F9K1102 2 devices with firmware 2.10.17 has a blank password, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative…
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