CVE-2018-15555 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers with physical access can gain root privileges on Telus Actiontec routers by using hardcoded credentials via UART headers.

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-2018-15555?

CVE-2018-15555 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On Telus Actiontec WEB6000Q v1.1.02.22 devices, an attacker can login with root level access with the user "root" and password "admin" by using the enabled onboard UART headers.

Weakness: CWE-662

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15555?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Actiontec Web6000q Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15555?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15555 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-15555 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15555 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-234w-xgj2-p772.