Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability in LB-LINK BL-AC3600
CVE-2025-7564

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lb-link

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-7564?

A vulnerability exists in the LB-LINK BL-AC3600 router, specifically in version 1.0.22, where hard-coded credentials can be accessed through the manipulation of the input 'root:blinkadmin' within the file /etc/shadow. This issue allows local users to exploit the hard-coded credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access. Despite the public disclosure of this exploit, the vendor has not responded to notifications regarding this security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

BL-AC3600 1.0.22

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 V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

waiwai24 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-7564 : Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability in LB-LINK BL-AC3600