CVE-2024-8162 TOTOLINK T10 AC1200 Telnet Service product.ini hard-coded credentials

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Aug 2024 Updated 27 Aug 2024

Hard-coded credentials in the Telnet service allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the TOTOLINK T10 AC1200 router.

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-2024-8162?

CVE-2024-8162 is a critical vulnerability in TOTOLINK T10 AC1200, published on 26 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK T10 AC1200 4.1.8cu.5207. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink T10 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-8162 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8162 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmc4-v39v-phr8.