Security readout for executives and security teams
A specific ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 router firmware distributed by TrueOnline lets unauthenticated internet users run operating-system commands through its remote syslog forwarding page. That can give attackers full control of the router, disrupt service, or use it as a foothold. CISA KEV listing makes this urgent. Exposure appears limited to the ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 TCLinux firmware versions named in the record, especially devices still internet-accessible or unmanaged. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, enterprise prevalence, or complete downstream ISP inventory data. Treat this as urgent for any matching router at a business edge or remote site. The issue is critical, unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and listed in CISA KEV, meaning exploitation is not theoretical. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected ZyXEL P660HN-T1A v1 devices from internet exposure.; Check ZyXEL and service-provider guidance for supported firmware or replacement direction.; Disable unnecessary remote administration and remote logging exposure where configurable..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jan/40CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://ssd-disclosure.com/index.php/archives/2910CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-enterprise-wireless-presentation-display-systems/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/zyxel_trueonline.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-18368CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
