Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-11435 affects Humax HG100R-* routers running firmware 2.0.6. If the management console is reachable, specially crafted requests may bypass authentication and expose router details, including IP addresses, Wi-Fi SSIDs, and passwords.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if these routers manage business or customer networks, especially where remote administration is exposed. Risk is mainly credential and network-information disclosure, not confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is missing session-token validation for some methods under the router management console's /api endpoint. The CVE record says remote exploitation is possible when the console is exposed, resulting in sensitive information disclosure.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Humax Wi-Fi Router model HG100R-* firmware 2.0.6 with the management console exposed to untrusted networks. The CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show known active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires reachability to the management console, but no authentication is needed for the affected API behavior.
Researcher notes
The CVE record lacks CVSS, CWE, and complete CPE data. Trustwave is the primary technical reference. Avoid assuming broader Humax product impact without model and firmware evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm whether any Humax HG100R-* routers run firmware 2.0.6.
- Disable external access to the router management console.
- Restrict management access to trusted admin networks or VPN only.
- Check Humax or ISP guidance for fixed firmware or replacement options.
- Rotate Wi-Fi and admin credentials if exposure is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory router models and firmware versions against HG100R-* 2.0.6.
- Review firewall rules for exposed router management interfaces.
- Check logs for unexpected management-console access where available.
- Verify management console access is blocked from untrusted networks.
- Confirm SSID and credential changes after suspected disclosure.
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/Multiple-Vulnerabilities-in-Humax-Routers/?fid=9700CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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