CVE-2019-9160 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A backdoor account with hardcoded credentials allows remote attackers to log in via SSH and escalate privileges to root on Sangfor WLAN Controllers.

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-2019-9160?

CVE-2019-9160 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WAC on the Sangfor Sundray WLAN Controller version 3.7.4.2 and earlier has a backdoor account allowing a remote attacker to login to the system via SSH (on TCP port 22345) and escalate to root (because the password for root is the WebUI admin password concatenated with a static string).

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xinruidz Sundray Wan Controller Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-9160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qf2-c6mw-grcg.

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