CVE-2008-6824 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain administrative access to A-LINK access points due to a blank default password, requiring immediate credential changes.

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-2008-6824?

CVE-2008-6824 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The management interface on the A-LINK WL54AP3 and WL54AP2 access points has a blank default password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6824?

It affects 2 products.

Products include A-Link Wl54ap2, A-Link Wl54ap3.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-6824 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6824 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghmr-qg34-gcpr.

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