CVE-2024-8580 TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 shadow.sample hard-coded password
Hard-coded credentials in the shadow.sample file allow remote attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to the TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 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-2024-8580?
CVE-2024-8580 is a critical vulnerability in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8, published on 8 Sep 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 was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc/shadow.sample. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-259
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8580?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Totolink T8 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8580?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8580 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8580 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5wp-qj6q-q9jm.