CVE-2008-4874 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
A hardcoded backdoor account allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the Philips VOIP841 DECT Phone web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4874?
CVE-2008-4874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web component in Philips Electronics VOIP841 DECT Phone with firmware 1.0.4.50 and 1.0.4.80 has a back door "service" account with "service" as its password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4874?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Philips Electronics Voip841 Dect Phone.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4874?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4874 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4874 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4874 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v2rw-vqv9-4gch.