CVE-2014-8579 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.

Q: How severe is CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendnet Tew-823Dru Firmware, Trendnet Tew-823Dru.

Vulnerability Description

TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendnet	Tew-823Dru Firmware	<= 1.00b30
Trendnet	Tew-823Dru	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://hackingcomtapioca.blogspot.com.br/2014/10/hacking-trendnet-tew-823dru.htmIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://hackingcomtapioca.blogspot.com.br/2014/10/hacking-trendnet-tew-823dru.htmIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.

How severe is CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trendnet Tew-823Dru Firmware, Trendnet Tew-823Dru.