Hardcoded Password Vulnerability in TOTOLINK A860R Router
CVE-2022-36614

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2022

Summary

The TOTOLINK A860R contains a hardcoded password for the root user located in /etc/shadow.sample, which could allow unauthorized access to the device, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands and potentially compromise network security. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure password management in network devices.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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