CVE-2017-20234

CRITICAL

9.8

Description

GarrettCom Magnum 6K and 10K managed switches contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access by exploiting a hardcoded string in the authentication mechanism. Attackers can bypass login controls to access administrative functions and sensitive switch configuration without valid credentials.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score9.8

SeverityCRITICAL

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published4/3/2026

Last Modified4/3/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://assets.belden.com/m/114be964b4651983/original/Security-Bulletin-MNS-6K-10K-GarrettCom-BSECV-2017-08.pdf(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/garrettcom-magnum-6k-and-10k-authentication-bypass-via-hardcoded-string(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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