(0Day) BEC Technologies Multiple Routers Insufficiently Protected Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

March 25th, 2025

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of BEC Technologies routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within /cgi-bin/tools_usermanage.asp. The issue results from transmitting a list of users and their credentials to be handled on the client side. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose transported credentials, leading to further compromise.

Additional Details

12/06/24 – ZDI contacted the vendor’s support team via email
02/13/25 – ZDI requested an update
03/12/25 – ZDI informed the vendor that since we have not received a response, we will publish the report as a 0-day advisory
03/25/25 - ZDI published the report as a 0-day advisory
11/20/25 - The vendor notified ZDI that the vulnerability has been patched

Mitigation: For all firmware versions 1.04.1.x, update to 1.04.1.676 or later. For all firmware versions 1.00.1.x, update to 1.00.1.196 or later.


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-03-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-03-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-11-24 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Steven C Yu of Trend Micro Research

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