PLANEX CS-QR20 1.30 Android App /goform/SystemCommand Username/Password hard-coded credentials

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in PLANEX CS-QR20 1.30. This impacts an unknown function of the file /goform/SystemCommand of the component Android App. The manipulation of the argument Username/Password with the input admin:password leads to hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12577. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in PLANEX CS-QR20 1.30. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file /goform/SystemCommand of the component Android App. The manipulation of the argument Username/Password with the input value admin:password leads to a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-798. The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered on the PLANEX CS-QR20 1.30. A hardcoded account / password ("admin:password") is used in the Android application that allows attackers to use a hidden API URL "/goform/SystemCommand" to execute any command with root permission.

The bug was discovered 08/21/2018. The weakness was shared 08/24/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-12577 since 08/05/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1110.001 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-123208 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• PLANEX

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• CS-QR20

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• 1.30

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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