CVE-2018-4017 Hardcoded credentials in Anker

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can use default credentials to access the Wi-Fi Access Point of the Roav A1 Dashcam, potentially gaining control or reading data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-4017?

CVE-2018-4017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anker, published on 13 May 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi Access Point feature of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A set of default credentials can potentially be used to connect to the device. An attacker can connect to the AP to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anker-in Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-47xm-jj6p-4p66.

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