CVE-2017-9854

An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products

published August 5, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty little vulnerability lurks in SMA Solar Technology products. By sniffing network packets on the localhost, attackers can snag plaintext passwords typed into Sunny Explorer! 😱 Think of it like a busy restaurant where the waitstaff accidentally leave the order slips lying around. If a snoopy customer grabs one, they could see all the special requests — and maybe get free food! That's what happens here with unprotected password packets. An attacker could potentially capture sensitive plaintext passwords, undermining the security of the entire device. This means unauthorized access to vital features and controls could occur, putting your solar power management at risk. The good news? The chance of this happening is low since these packets are typically only sent during installation, but we can’t be too careful!

Put simply

Think of it like a busy restaurant where the waitstaff accidentally leave the order slips lying around. If a snoopy customer grabs one, they could see all the special requests — and maybe get free food! That's what happens here with unprotected password packets. This vulnerability allows an attacker on the localhost to capture and read plaintext passwords sent during the use of Sunny Explorer, affecting certain models like Sunny Boy TLST-21, TL-21, and Sunny Tripower TL-10 and TL-30.

What to do

An attacker could potentially capture sensitive plaintext passwords, undermining the security of the entire device. This means unauthorized access to vital features and controls could occur, putting your solar power management at risk. The good news? The chance of this happening is low since these packets are typically only sent during installation, but we can’t be too careful! Monitor your local network for any unexpected packet sniffing. If you're using any vulnerable models, consider changing the way passwords are entered or stored, and consult with SMA Solar Technology for any available patches or updates. Always use secure methods to handle sensitive data. You've got this! With a few proactive measures, you can keep your solar systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01127 · 66.1th percentile
Published
2017-08-05T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 AUG 17:00Z
    An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products
    cvelistv5