CVE-2022-29645 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain root access to TOTOLINK A3100R routers using a hardcoded password found in the system files.

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-2022-29645?

CVE-2022-29645 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK A3100R V4.1.2cu.5050_B20200504 and V4.1.2cu.5247_B20211129 were discovered to contain a hard coded password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow.sample.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29645?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A3100r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29645?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29645 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-29645 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29645 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwgr-pvrh-q3xf.