(0Day) BEC Technologies Multiple Routers Cleartext Password Storage Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of BEC Technologies routers. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the web-based user interface. The issue results from storing credentials in a recoverable format. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored 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
