CVE-2014-8656 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive information using default admin and root passwords on Compal wireless gateways.
- 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-2014-8656?
CVE-2014-8656 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8656?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Compal Broadband Networks Cg6640e Wireless Gateway, Compal Broadband Networks Ch664oe Wireless Gateway, Compal Broadband Networks Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8656 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6vw-4x72-2x58.