Learn about CVE-2017-2238 affecting Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures to secure your devices.
Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions are vulnerable to a CSRF attack.
Understanding CVE-2017-2238
This CVE involves a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions.
What is CVE-2017-2238?
CVE-2017-2238 is a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized individuals to exploit CSRF to take control of administrators' authentication on affected Toshiba Home gateway devices.
The Impact of CVE-2017-2238
The vulnerability enables attackers to hijack administrator authentication through unspecified attack vectors, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-2238
The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-2238 vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2017-2238 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates