Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719
CVE-2024-1661

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
X6000R
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 February 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/shadow. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254179. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Version(s)

X6000R 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719

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.

CVE-2024-1661 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.254179
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.254179
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https://github.com/WoodManGitHub/MyCVEs/blob/main/2024-To...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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