CVE-2021-43284 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain root control of Victure WR1200 routers via SSH using the static default password, regardless of web interface changes.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-43284?

CVE-2021-43284 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Victure WR1200 devices through 1.0.3. The root SSH password never gets updated from its default value of admin. This enables an attacker to gain control of the device through SSH (regardless of whether the admin password was changed on the web interface).

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Govicture Wr1200 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43284 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-43284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xr37-95p8-x373.