What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36614?

CVE-2022-36614 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-36614?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-36614. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

A860R Firmware CVE-2022-36614

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-08-29 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass A860R Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2022 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

AnalysisAI

TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is 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. TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample. Affected products include: Totolink A860R 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.