CVE-2017-2237

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier

published July 7, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on Toshiba Home gateways like it's a game of Simon Says, and that's not good news! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and whip up any dish they want without the chef's approval โ€” complete chaos! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to your network and sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door open to your home, inviting unwanted guests in!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and whip up any dish they want without the chef's approval โ€” complete chaos! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability exists in Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A with firmware versions HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands through unspecified vectors.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to your network and sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door open to your home, inviting unwanted guests in! To mitigate this risk, update your Toshiba Home gateway firmware to the latest version immediately. If you still have the affected versions, consider disabling remote access as an additional precaution. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your devices โ€” the internet will thank you! ๐Ÿ”

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01979 ยท 80.3th percentile
Published
2017-07-07T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 13:00Z
    Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier
    cvelistv5