CVE-2024-46436
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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3Description
Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.
Analysis
Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.
Affected Products
Tenda W18E Firmware.
Remediation
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.
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