Hardcoded Password Vulnerability in TRENDnet TEW-823DRU Devices
CVE-2014-8579

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Trendnet

Status
Tew-823dru Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2018

What is CVE-2014-8579?

The TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices are compromised by a hardcoded root account password ('kcodeskcodes') present in firmware versions prior to 1.00b36. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers, enabling unauthorized access through FTP sessions, thus posing a significant risk to network security. Users are strongly advised to upgrade their firmware to mitigate potential exploits and secure their network.

References

http://hackingcomtapioca.blogspot.com.br/2014/10/hacking-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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