CVE-2020-11618 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers on the local network can gain root access via hardcoded TELNET service enabled by default on Thomson and Philips set-top boxes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-11618?
CVE-2020-11618 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
THOMSON THT741FTA 2.2.1 and Philips DTR3502BFTA DVB-T2 2.2.1 set-top boxes have their TELNET service hardcoded to start on boot, which allows an attacker on the local network to achieve root access via the TELNET protocol.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11618?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Philips Dtr3502bfta Dvb-T2 Firmware, Thomsonstb Tht741fta Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-11618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2wr-mxwq-cxfr.