CVE-2024-24324 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain root access to TOTOLINK A8000RU routers using a hardcoded password stored in the system shadow file.

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-2024-24324?

CVE-2024-24324 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK A8000RU v7.1cu.643_B20200521 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root stored in /etc/shadow.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24324?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A8000ru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24324?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-24324 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-24324 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-24324 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33f3-88p6-j3f9.

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