CVE-2017-20234Disclosure

LOWCVSS 9.3 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

GarrettCom Magnum 6K and 10K managed switches contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access by exploiting a hardcoded string in the authentication mechanism. Attackers can bypass login controls to access administrative functions and sensitive switch configuration without valid credentials.

0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-798

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Threat summary

  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-04-03: 1Technical Details · 2026-04-03: 104-03
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • CVEFind.com@CveFindCom
    Disclosure

    [CVE-2017-20234: CRITICAL] Critical vulnerability found in GarrettCom Magnum 6K & 10K switches: unauthenticated attackers exploit hardcoded string for unauthorized access to sensitive switch configuration & ...#cve,CVE-2017-20234,#cybersecurity https://cvefind.com/CVE-2017-20234

    Post summary

    A disclosure of CVE‑2017‑20234 reports a critical authentication bypass in GarrettCom Magnum 6K & 10K switches, allowing unauthenticated access to configuration via a hardcoded string.

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