CVE-2019-17600

Intelbras IWR 1000N 1.6.4 devices allow disclosure of the administrator login name and password because v1/system/user is mishandled

published October 15, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple URL exposes the admin login credentials! With Intelbras IWR 1000N devices, a misfiled request can reveal the entire admin username and password. 🕵️‍♂️ Think of it like a hotel reservation system where a careless receptionist allows anyone to view the guest list—personal info just hanging out for anyone to see! If an attacker finds this loophole, they could easily gain access to admin rights, leading to unauthorized changes or data leaks. Imagine the chaos if someone could just walk into your server room and change the locks!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel reservation system where a careless receptionist allows anyone to view the guest list—personal info just hanging out for anyone to see! The vulnerability stems from the mishandling of the v1/system/user endpoint, which inadvertently discloses sensitive admin credentials when accessed without proper safeguards.

What to do

If an attacker finds this loophole, they could easily gain access to admin rights, leading to unauthorized changes or data leaks. Imagine the chaos if someone could just walk into your server room and change the locks! To secure your device, restrict access to the v1/system/user endpoint and consider implementing stronger authentication methods. Regularly check for firmware updates, and if available, upgrade to a patched version. You've got this! By following these steps, you can protect your network and keep those admin credentials safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01183 · 67.5th percentile
Published
2019-10-15T13:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 13:54Z
    Intelbras IWR 1000N 1.6.4 devices allow disclosure of the administrator login name and password because v1/system/user is mishandled
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