CVE-2017-5163 describes a path traversal vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switches, versions 2.0.00 and prior. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to access a copy of the switch's configuration file, including hashed user passwords, after an administrator downloads it. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3 score of 5.9 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with high impact on confidentiality and low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction. The primary impact is the unauthorized disclosure of hashed credentials. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness or attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.00CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:belden_hirschmann:gecko_lite_managed_switch_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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