Remote Code Manipulation Vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8
CVE-2024-8580

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2024

Badges

πŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC

Summary

A serious vulnerability has been identified in the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8, specifically within the file '/etc/shadow.sample'. This issue arises from the presence of a hard-coded password, which poses significant security risks. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to manipulate the system, although the complexity and difficulty of exploitation are relatively high. The flaw was publicly disclosed without any response from the vendor, leaving the potential for exploitation open. Users of the affected firmware version are advised to take immediate action to safeguard their networks.

Affected Version(s)

AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220

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.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

yhryhryhr_tu (VulDB User)
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