CVE-2013-4876 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Medium 6.2 Published 18 Jul 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Hardcoded root password allows physically proximate attackers to gain administrative access to the Verizon Wireless Network Extender.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-4876?

CVE-2013-4876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Verizon Wireless Network Extender SCS-2U01 has a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging a login prompt.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4876?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Verizon Wireless Network Extender.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4876?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4876 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-4876 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4876 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgq4-7r7j-vf39.