published September 7, 2017
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A simple URL is all it takes to reset your FiberHome router and take control! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and ask for a reset on the kitchen to its original menu — the chef just makes it happen without even checking who's asking! An attacker could reset your router to factory settings, regaining access using the default username and password. This means they could alter your network settings, snoop on your internet traffic, and even kick you off your own network — absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and ask for a reset on the kitchen to its original menu — the chef just makes it happen without even checking who's asking! This vulnerability arises from improper authentication on the restoreinfo.cgi page, allowing unauthorized access to factory reset the router. Anyone with knowledge of the router's default IP can execute this action without any credentials.
An attacker could reset your router to factory settings, regaining access using the default username and password. This means they could alter your network settings, snoop on your internet traffic, and even kick you off your own network — absolutely devastating! To protect your network, change the router's default login credentials immediately. Consider disabling remote management features and apply any firmware updates provided by FiberHome to address this vulnerability. You've got this! With a few quick steps, you can secure your router and keep your network safe. 🛡️