CVE-2020-35757

An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices

published May 3, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated request could hand over root access on Libre Wireless LS9 devices! This means unauthorized users could potentially take control with just a few clicks! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the manager's office without a keycard โ€” no security checks required! Just one clever ruse could give attackers unrestricted access to the entire operation. If exploited, an attacker could gain full root privileges on the device, allowing them to control settings, access sensitive data, and potentially compromise connected networks. This kind of access could lead to data breaches or damage to connected systems, making it a serious concern.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where anyone can walk straight into the manager's office without a keycard โ€” no security checks required! Just one clever ruse could give attackers unrestricted access to the entire operation. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated root ADB access over TCP on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices through a specific web management interface endpoint that does not require authentication. By crafting a request to this endpoint, attackers can gain root access.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full root privileges on the device, allowing them to control settings, access sensitive data, and potentially compromise connected networks. This kind of access could lead to data breaches or damage to connected systems, making it a serious concern. To protect your systems, ensure that ADB access over TCP is disabled by default. If it's needed, set up proper authentication measures and restrict access to trusted networks only. Regularly audit access to the web management interface to detect any unauthorized attempts. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your devices and keep the bad guys out. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01806 ยท 78.4th percentile
Published
2021-05-03T20:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 20:47Z
    An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices
    cvelistv5