# CVE-2013-3542: Hardcoded credentials in n/a

> Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to Grandstream IP cameras via Telnet using hardcoded credentials, potentially leading to full device control.

- **Severity:** Critical 10.0 (`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 11 Dec 2019
- **Updated:** 6 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-r2gc-pmgg-qcmf

## What is CVE-2013-3542?

CVE-2013-3542 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

Grandstream GXV3501, GXV3504, GXV3601, GXV3601HD/LL, GXV3611HD/LL, GXV3615W/P, GXV3651FHD, GXV3662HD, GXV3615WP_HD, GXV3500, and possibly other camera models with firmware 1.0.4.11, have a hardcoded account "!#/" with the same password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET session.

Weakness: CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3542?

It affects 13 products.


Products: Grandstream Gxv3500 Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3501 Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3504 Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3601 Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3601hd Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3601ll Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3611hd Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3611ll Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3615p Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3615w Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3615wp Hd Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3651fhd Firmware, Grandstream Gxv3662hd Firmware.

## How do I fix CVE-2013-3542?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is CVE-2013-3542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2013-3542 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2013-3542 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected product: n/a. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-3542/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-3542/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-3542
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3542
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2013-3542

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-3542/
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