CVE-2022-40602 Hardcoded credentials in LTE3301-M209

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access the device using a pre-configured password if remote administration is enabled, requiring an upgrade to secure the firmware.

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-2022-40602?

CVE-2022-40602 is a critical vulnerability in Zyxel LTE3301-M209, published on 22 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A flaw in the Zyxel LTE3301-M209 firmware verisons prior to V1.00(ABLG.6)C0 could allow a remote attacker to access the device using an improper pre-configured password if the remote administration feature has been enabled by an authenticated administrator.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zyxel Lte3301-M209 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-40602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rvh6-5433-qq87.

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