Discover how CVE-2020-11449 exposes admin credentials in Technicolor TC7337 8.89.17 backup file backupsettings.conf. Learn mitigation steps and the impact of this security vulnerability.
An issue was discovered on Technicolor TC7337 8.89.17 devices where an attacker can discover admin credentials in the backup file, known as backupsettings.conf.
Understanding CVE-2020-11449
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability on Technicolor TC7337 8.89.17 devices.
What is CVE-2020-11449?
The vulnerability allows attackers to extract admin credentials from the backup file backupsettings.conf on the affected devices.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11449
The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11449
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The issue allows malicious actors to retrieve admin credentials from the backup file backupsettings.conf on Technicolor TC7337 8.89.17 devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by accessing the backup file backupsettings.conf on the affected devices to retrieve admin credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-11449 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the affected devices are updated with the latest firmware patches to address the vulnerability.