CVE-2022-36610 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain root access to TOTOLINK A720R routers using a hardcoded password found in the system files.

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-2022-36610?

CVE-2022-36610 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36610?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A720r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36610 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r65-fpw8-h95f.

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