CVE-2023-49253 Predefined root password
Attackers can gain root access to Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP routers using a hardcoded password that cannot be changed via the interface.
- 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-2023-49253?
CVE-2023-49253 is a critical vulnerability in Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP, published on 12 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Root user password is hardcoded into the device and cannot be changed in the user interface.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hongdian H8951-4g-Esp Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-49253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hongdian H8951-4G-ESP
- CVE-2023-49255 Router console accessible without authentication
- CVE-2023-49262 Buffer overflow vulnerability in Cookie authentication field
- CVE-2023-49254 Command injection in the network test tools
- CVE-2023-49257 Command execution using the certificate upload utility
- CVE-2023-49256 Predictable encryption passphrase used in publicly accessible configuration file
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm6p-hjx4-8rx3.