Description
The RgSecurity form in the HTTP server for the Thomson TCW690 cable modem running firmware 2.1 and software ST42.03.0a does not properly validate the password before performing changes, which allows remote attackers on the LAN to gain access via a direct POST request.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Thomson TCW690 - POST Password Validation EDB-829 · remote · Feb 19, 2005 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- thomson-tcw690-gain-access(19387) vdb-entry
- 14353 third-party-advisory
- 20050219 Thomson TCW690 POST Password Validation Vulnerability mailing-list