CVE-2013-2579 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain administrative access to TP-Link IP cameras via Telnet using a hardcoded empty password for the qmik account.
- 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-2013-2579?
CVE-2013-2579 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 have an empty password for the hardcoded "qmik" account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2579?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Tp-Link Lm Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3130, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3130g, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3171, Tp-Link Tl-Sc3171g.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-2579 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2579 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c495-78hp-vjmp.