CVE-2017-14269

EE 4GEE WiFi MBB (before EE60_00_05.00_31) devices allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a JSONP endpoint, as demonstrated by passwords…

published September 11, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky JSONP endpoint is exposing sensitive information on EE 4GEE WiFi devices. Remote attackers could snag passwords and SMS content without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef leaves the kitchen door wide open, allowing anyone to walk in and grab the secret recipe — in this case, your sensitive data! 🍴 An attacker could potentially listen in on your private communications, gaining access to passwords and SMS messages that could lead to identity theft or unauthorized accounts. It’s like handing over the keys to your digital life!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef leaves the kitchen door wide open, allowing anyone to walk in and grab the secret recipe — in this case, your sensitive data! 🍴 This vulnerability allows remote attackers to access sensitive information from EE 4GEE WiFi devices due to improper handling of a JSONP endpoint, which can be exploited to pull data without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could potentially listen in on your private communications, gaining access to passwords and SMS messages that could lead to identity theft or unauthorized accounts. It’s like handing over the keys to your digital life! To protect your devices, upgrade to the firmware version EE60_00_05.00_31 or later immediately. Additionally, consider disabling JSONP responses entirely if not in use, and regularly audit your network for vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your devices today! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01626 · 76.0th percentile
Published
2017-09-11T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 09:00Z
    EE 4GEE WiFi MBB (before EE60_00_05.00_31) devices allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a JSONP endpoint, as demonstrated by passwords…
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