Hardcoded Credentials Vulnerability in EDIMAX IC-3140W Firmware
CVE-2021-40597

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Edimax

Status
Ic-3140w Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 June 2022

What is CVE-2021-40597?

The firmware of the EDIMAX IC-3140W Version 3.11 contains hardcoded administrator usernames and passwords, which can be exploited for unauthorized access. This vulnerability poses significant security risks as it allows attackers to gain control of the device without needing to know customized credentials, jeopardizing secure management and data integrity.

References

https://www.edimax.com/edimax/download/download/data/edim...
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPFwAoO8tAD0zrWwVZ9W6-CU...
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZCzVULjchY0rSJBXIPr0gJM...
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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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