CVE-2024-36782 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can log in as root using hardcoded credentials found in the firmware, leading to full device compromise.

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-2024-36782?

CVE-2024-36782 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK CP300 V2.0.4-B20201102 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow.sample, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36782?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink Cp300 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36782?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-36782 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-36782 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-36782 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q77r-932j-wm8q.

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