CVE-2020-26201 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain root access to Askey routers via Telnet or SSH due to weak default OS passwords.

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-2020-26201?

CVE-2020-26201 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions use a weak password at the Operating System (rlx-linux) level. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access as an admin or root user to the device Operating System via Telnet or SSH.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26201?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Askey Ap5100w Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26201?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26201 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-26201 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26201 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77qw-xvp6-89m4.