CVE-2020-35756: An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-35756 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ls9 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices. There is a luci_service GETPASS Configuration Password Information Leak. The luci_service daemon running on port 7777 does not require authentication to return the device configuration password in cleartext when using the GETPASS command. As such, any unauthenticated person with access to port 7777 on the device will be able to leak the user's personal device configuration passwor

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2021-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: librewireless

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-05-03 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

librewireless ls9 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 7040

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7040

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-35756?

ls9 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-35756 being exploited?

CVE-2020-35756 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-35756 affect?

CVE-2020-35756 affects ls9 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices. There is a luci_service GETPASS Configuration Password Information Leak. The luci_service daemon running on port 7777 does not require authentication to return the device co

How urgent is CVE-2020-35756?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-35758 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices
CVE-2020-35757 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices
CVE-2020-35755 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE An issue was discovered on Libre Wireless LS9 LS1.5/p7040 devices

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