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    CVE-2017-8837

    Cleartext password storage exists on Peplink Balance 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, and 2500 devices with firmware before fw-b305hw2_380hw6_580hw2_710hw3_1350hw2_2500-7.0.1-build2093. The files in question are /etc/waipass and /etc/roapass. In case one of these devices is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems.

    Published:Jun 5, 2017
    Last Modified:Apr 20, 2025
    EPS:Jun 5, 2017
    EPSS Score:0.1103
    CVSS Score:9.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    1350hw2 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    2500 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    380hw6 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    580hw2 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    710hw3 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    B305hw2 Firmware
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 1350
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 2500
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 305
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 380
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 580
    Vendor
    Peplink
    Product
    Balance 710

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    User Interaction
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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