CVE-2020-37092 Netis E1+ 1.2.32533 - Backdoor Account (root)
Unauthenticated attackers can use hardcoded root credentials to gain full administrative access to the Netis E1+ router.
- 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-2020-37092?
CVE-2020-37092 is a critical vulnerability in Netis E1+, published on 3 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netis E1+ version 1.2.32533 contains a hardcoded root account vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the device with predefined credentials. Attackers can leverage the embedded root account with a crackable password to gain full administrative access to the network device.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37092?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37092?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37092 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37092 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37092 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mr9h-r8jv-mpqc.