Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-11165 is an information disclosure issue in dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012. A reachable device may expose sensitive configuration data, including credentials, through a direct configuration-file request. The main business risk is follow-on access using exposed credentials or operational details.
Executive priority
Prioritize any internet-facing or third-party-accessible DT80 dEX 1.50.012 systems. Internal-only deployments are still relevant if exposed credentials could affect broader operational technology access.
Technical view
The CVE describes remote retrieval of sensitive credential and configuration information from dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 through its file retrieval service. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, patch details, or affected versions beyond dEX 1.50.012.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where dataTaker DT80 dEX 1.50.012 is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not establish exposure for other dataTaker models, dEX versions, or products.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist on Exploit-DB and Packet Storm. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. Treat public-facing instances as higher risk because the weakness is documented publicly.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, confirmed fix, or detailed vendor advisory is included. Analysis should stay scoped to DT80 dEX 1.50.012 and sensitive configuration exposure unless additional vendor evidence is obtained.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and restrict network access to affected DT80 dEX interfaces.
- Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported configuration changes.
- Remove public internet exposure where business operations allow.
- Rotate any credentials found in exposed configuration data.
- Monitor for unusual access to device management endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Inventory dataTaker DT80 devices and confirm dEX version information.
- Determine whether dEX management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for requests to configuration file retrieval functions.
- Verify whether credentials or sensitive configuration data were exposed.
- Confirm vendor remediation status before closing the finding.
Public sources used
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Credential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 42313CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143328/DataTaker-DT80-dEX-1.50.012-Sensitive-Configuration-Exposure.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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