CVE-2022-36616 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.8 Published 28 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain root access to TOTOLINK A810R 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-2022-36616?

CVE-2022-36616 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 A810R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201026 and V5.9c.4050_B20190424 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A810r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f42p-cwq9-q48r.