TOTOLINK A3600R Vulnerability: Hard-coded Password Exposed
CVE-2024-7159

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
A3600r
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability has been identified in the TOTOLINK A3600R model, specifically in the Telnet Service component. This issue arises from the use of a hard-coded password within the file located at /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini. The existence of this hard-coded credential poses a severe security risk, as it allows unauthorized access to the device. Public disclosure of the exploit has raised concerns, particularly given that the vendor has not provided a response to the initial notification regarding this vulnerability. Organizations using affected versions are advised to assess their risk and consider mitigation strategies to safeguard their networks.

Affected Version(s)

A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102

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-2024-7159 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.272573
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272573
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.377942
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wxhwxhwxh_mie (VulDB User)
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