CVE-2017-14421 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Sep 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain root access via Telnet using a hardcoded password present after device reset on D-Link DIR-850L 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-2017-14421?

CVE-2017-14421 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-850L REV. B (with firmware through FW208WWb02) devices have a hardcoded password of wrgac25_dlink.2013gui_dir850l for the Alphanetworks account upon device reset, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a TELNET session.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-850l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c283-84fx-jj3v.