CVE-2021-46008 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker on the Wi-Fi network can gain root shell access via telnet using a hard-coded password if the telnet feature is enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-46008?

CVE-2021-46008 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In totolink a3100r V5.9c.4577, the hard-coded telnet password can be discovered from official released firmware. An attacker, who has connected to the Wi-Fi, can easily telnet into the target with root shell if the telnet is function turned on.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A3100r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-46008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrv8-42mr-g7pv.

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