CVE-2022-36159 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded root credentials allow attackers to access the Wireless LAN Manager, open telnet, and inject malware on Contec FXA3200 devices.
- 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-2022-36159?
CVE-2022-36159 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36159?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Contec Fxa2000 Firmware, Contec Fxa3000 Firmware, Contec Fxa3020 Firmware, Contec Fxa3200 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-36159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jfv-vfxw-8q23.