Authentication Bypass in Baicells Nova436Q and Neutrino 430 Devices
CVE-2022-24693
9.8CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Baicells
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 30 March 2022
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2022-24693?
Baicells Nova436Q and Neutrino 430 devices are vulnerable due to the presence of hardcoded credentials in their firmware versions up to QRTB 2.7.8. These credentials are easily accessible to attackers, enabling them to authenticate via SSH without proper authorization. The stored credentials are merely encrypted using basic methods, making it feasible for remote attackers to breach security and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.