CVE-2018-10989 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers on the local network can bypass access restrictions and take over the admin account using the default password.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-10989?
CVE-2018-10989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arris Touchstone Telephony Gateway TG1682G 9.1.103J6 devices are distributed by some ISPs with a default password of "password" for the admin account that is used over an unencrypted http://192.168.0.1 connection, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging access to the local network. NOTE: one or more user's guides distributed by ISPs state "At a minimum, you should set a login password."
Weakness: CWE-1188
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Commscope Arris Tg1682g Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10989?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-10989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10989 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vw7-45gr-9vpj.