Security readout for executives and security teams
Tropos Mesh OS before 7.9.1.1 generated SSH keys with insufficient randomness. The business risk is that a key learned from another installation could help an attacker impersonate a device or tamper with traffic. This matters most where Tropos wireless mesh routers support operational or critical infrastructure networks. Exposure is limited to environments that still operate Tropos wireless mesh routers with Mesh OS earlier than 7.9.1.1. Risk increases if SSH or device-management paths cross untrusted networks or if device identity is trusted for operational decisions. Treat this as a moderate legacy infrastructure risk. Prioritize asset discovery and upgrade planning for operational networks, especially where Tropos mesh equipment still supports safety, utility, municipal, or industrial communications. Mitigation focus: Inventory Tropos wireless mesh routers and record Mesh OS versions.; Upgrade affected Mesh OS installations to 7.9.1.1 or later where supported.; Review CISA and vendor guidance before changing SSH key material..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:N
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AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:N4.97.8Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.1MediumVector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:N
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
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