CVE-2014-8579 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via FTP using a hardcoded password, compromising TRENDnet TEW-823DRU routers.
- 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-2014-8579?
CVE-2014-8579 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj7m-r6j3-m7m4.