CVE-2024-54749 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded root password in firmware allows attackers to gain root access, though disputed as installation requires setting a new password.
- 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-2024-54749?
CVE-2024-54749 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Ubiquiti U7-Pro 7.0.35 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the observation only established that a password is present in a firmware image; however, the device cannot be deployed without setting a new password during installation.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54749?
How do I fix CVE-2024-54749?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-54749 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-54749 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xprr-92x5-gfg6.