CVE-2017-5163: An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions.

Security readout for executives and security teams

Some Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite managed switches can leave a downloaded configuration copy reachable without login. That file includes user password hashes, so exposure could help an attacker recover or reuse credentials. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation. Organizations using Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite managed switches running version 2.0.00 or earlier are potentially exposed, especially where the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize remediation where affected switches manage production, industrial, or security-sensitive network segments. Treat this as credential exposure risk, not merely a device bug. Mitigation focus: Check ICS-CERT and Belden guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-approved mitigations.; Restrict switch management interfaces to trusted administrative networks or VPN access only.; Review whether configuration downloads were performed on affected devices..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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