CVE-2018-20440

Technicolor CWA0101 CWA0101E-A23E-c7000r5712-170315-SKC devices allow remote attackers to discover Wi-Fi credentials via…

published December 25, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Remote attackers can easily uncover your Wi-Fi credentials with a few simple SNMP requests on certain Technicolor devices! 🤯 Think of it like a waiter who accidentally spills the secret recipe for the restaurant's signature dish just by asking for a glass of water — it’s surprisingly easy for attackers to gain access to sensitive information without any real effort! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network, allowing them to snoop on your online activities or even infiltrate other connected devices. This could lead to a serious breach of privacy and data security — an situation that can absolutely devastate your home network!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who accidentally spills the secret recipe for the restaurant's signature dish just by asking for a glass of water — it’s surprisingly easy for attackers to gain access to sensitive information without any real effort! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to discover Wi-Fi credentials by sending specific SNMP requests to the vulnerable devices, revealing sensitive configuration information without authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network, allowing them to snoop on your online activities or even infiltrate other connected devices. This could lead to a serious breach of privacy and data security — an situation that can absolutely devastate your home network! To remediate this vulnerability, ensure that your Technicolor devices are updated to the latest firmware version, and consider disabling SNMP if not needed. Additionally, review device settings to restrict access and monitor for any unusual behavior. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Address these steps and tighten your security in no time! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01367 · 71.6th percentile
Published
2018-12-25T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 DEC 15:00Z
    Technicolor CWA0101 CWA0101E-A23E-c7000r5712-170315-SKC devices allow remote attackers to discover Wi-Fi credentials via…
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