Status: UPDATED
| Advisory ID: CVE-2017-20234
Key Details
| CVE | CVE-2017-20234 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 9.8 (Critical) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-07-21 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high. |
| Affected products | Belden GarrettCom Magnum 6K and 10K Managed Switches |
| Classified as | CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) |
Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors
| Subsystems | General OT |
| Sectors | Multiple |
What to Know
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. (NVD)
What to Do
Monitor Belden's web page for any future patch releases.
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