CVE-2023-49228 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hard-coded console credentials allow attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands as root on Peplink Balance Two 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-2023-49228?
CVE-2023-49228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49228?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Peplink Balance Two Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-49228 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-49228 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vmm-rq94-phr7.