CVE-2021-20162 Hardcoded credentials in Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU
Attackers with local access can read plaintext admin credentials from configuration files, leading to unauthorized device access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-20162?
CVE-2021-20162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU, published on 30 Dec 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU version 2.08B01 stores credentials in plaintext. Usernames and passwords are stored in plaintext in the config files on the device. For example, /etc/config/cameo contains the admin password in plaintext.
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-20162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Trendnet AC2600 TEW-827DRU
Sources
Also known as GHSA-974q-xv7x-qw7f.