CVE-2019-11320 : What You Need to Know

This CVE involves the activation of telnetd on Motorola CX2 1.01 and M2 1.01 routers through a specific webpage.

Understanding CVE-2019-11320

Users can exploit a vulnerability to enable telnetd on certain Motorola routers by accessing a particular webpage.

What is CVE-2019-11320?

Users can activate telnetd on the Motorola CX2 1.01 and M2 1.01 routers by accessing the /priv_mgt.html webpage using the 192.168.51.1 address.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11320

Unauthorized users can potentially gain access to the affected routers.
This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11320

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Users can exploit the vulnerability to activate telnetd on the affected Motorola routers through a specific webpage.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Users can activate telnetd by accessing the /priv_mgt.html webpage using the 192.168.51.1 address.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable telnet services on the affected routers.
Implement strong password policies.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update router firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Check for firmware updates from Motorola to address this vulnerability.