CVE-2020-14099 Hardcoded credentials in Xiaomi Router AX1800,Xiaomi Rourer RM1800

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can decrypt user backup files using hard-coded keys to expose sensitive information like passwords on Xiaomi routers.

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-2020-14099?

CVE-2020-14099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xiaomi Router AX1800,Xiaomi Rourer RM1800, published on 8 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On Xiaomi router AX1800 rom version < 1.0.336 and RM1800 root version < 1.0.26, the encryption scheme for a user's backup files uses hard-coded keys, which can expose sensitive information such as a user's password.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14099?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mi Ax1800 Firmware, Mi Rm1800 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14099 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-14099 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14099 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m528-9cc3-8r9h.

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