Hardcoded Password Vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3000RU Router
CVE-2022-36615

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Totolink
Status
A3000ru Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-36615?

A security issue has been identified in the TOTOLINK A3000RU router, where a hardcoded password for the root user is embedded within the system files at /etc/shadow.sample. This vulnerability can potentially allow unauthorized access to the device and compromise network security. Users of the affected version are advised to take immediate steps to secure their devices by changing default settings and implementing best security practices.

References

https://github.com/whiter6666/CVE/blob/main/TOTOLINK_A300...
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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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