Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a Technicolor TC7110.B STC8.62.02 device issue where a remote party may retrieve Wi-Fi credentials through SNMP requests. That creates direct risk of unauthorized wireless access if affected devices expose SNMP to untrusted networks. Public severity data is incomplete.
Executive priority
Prioritize if these devices are internet-facing, used in business networks, or managed at scale. The issue can expose Wi-Fi credentials, but urgency depends on device presence and SNMP reachability.
Technical view
The CVE record states that specific SNMP object identifiers on Technicolor TC7110.B STC8.62.02 devices can disclose Wi-Fi credentials to remote attackers. No CVSS score, CWE, vendor advisory, confirmed patch, or CISA KEV listing is provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Technicolor TC7110.B STC8.62.02 devices are deployed and SNMP is reachable from untrusted networks or broader management segments.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources describe a remote credential-disclosure vector through SNMP. They do not show confirmed active exploitation, ransomware use, mass scanning, or inclusion in CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: affected product details come mainly from the CVE description, and no official patch or CVSS vector is included. Treat SNMP reachability and exact firmware confirmation as the key scoping questions.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Technicolor TC7110.B STC8.62.02 devices in service.
- Check Technicolor or service-provider guidance for firmware or configuration remediation.
- Restrict SNMP access to trusted management systems where operationally required.
- Remove affected devices from untrusted exposure until remediation is confirmed.
- Rotate Wi-Fi credentials after exposure is assessed and controls are applied.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether TC7110.B STC8.62.02 devices exist in the environment.
- Review network access paths to device SNMP services.
- Verify SNMP is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Check whether Wi-Fi credentials were changed after any suspected exposure.
- Document firmware version and remediation status for each device.
Public sources used
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- 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
- https://misteralfa-hack.blogspot.com/2018/12/technicolor-passwords-wireless-via-snmp.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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