What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-46008?

CVE-2021-46008 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-46008?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-46008. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

A3100R Firmware CVE-2021-46008

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-03-30 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass A3100R Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 30, 2022 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

In totolink a3100r V5.9c.4577, the hard-coded telnet password can be discovered from official released firmware. An attacker, who has connected to the Wi-Fi, can easily telnet into the target with root shell if the telnet is function turned on.

AnalysisAI

In totolink a3100r V5.9c.4577, the hard-coded telnet password can be discovered from official released firmware. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. In totolink a3100r V5.9c.4577, the hard-coded telnet password can be discovered from official released firmware. An attacker, who has connected to the Wi-Fi, can easily telnet into the target with root shell if the telnet is function turned on. Affected products include: Totolink A3100R Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.