Backdoor Vulnerability in TP-Link C2 and C20i Devices via vsftpd
CVE-2017-8218

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Tp-link
Status
C2 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-8218?

The vsftpd software on TP-Link C2 and C20i devices is compromised by a backdoor that allows unauthorized access through several hardcoded accounts. These accounts include an administrator account with a weak password '1234', a guest account with the password 'guest', and a test account with the password 'test'. This vulnerability exposes the devices to potential exploitation, granting attackers unauthorized control and the ability to manipulate the device settings.

References

https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2017-02-09-tplink-c2-and...
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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 Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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