CVE-2024-48192 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can log in as root on Tenda G3 routers due to hardcoded credentials in the shadow file, leading to full device compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-48192?
CVE-2024-48192 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48192?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenda G3 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48192?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48192 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-48192 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48192 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwxv-gvxj-75w4.