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CVE-2017-2235 affects Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware V1.2.0 and earlier. The flaw may let an attacker bypass access restrictions and change the administrator password, potentially locking out owners or enabling gateway control. Public sources do not provide CVSS, attack prerequisites, or a confirmed fix. Exposure is limited to organizations or residences still using Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A or HEM-GW26A devices on affected firmware. Risk increases if management functions are reachable from untrusted networks, guest networks, or the internet. Treat this as a targeted legacy gateway risk. It is not currently supported by public evidence of active exploitation, but affected devices could lose administrative integrity. Prioritize discovery, isolation, and vendor-supported remediation or replacement. Mitigation focus: Inventory HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A devices and record firmware versions.; Check Toshiba and JVN guidance for supported firmware, replacement, or retirement advice.; Restrict gateway administration to trusted local management networks only..
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