CVE-2021-27372 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can gain root access and execute arbitrary commands on devices using the Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK due to plaintext password storage.
- 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-2021-27372?
CVE-2021-27372 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9 stores passwords in plaintext which may allow attackers to possibly gain access to the device with root permissions via the build-in network monitoring tool and execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27372?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realtek Xpon Rtl9601d Software Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27372 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-27372 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27372 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6vx-vh72-2p68.