Vulnerability Description
In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, the Guest user is able to reset its own password. This process has a vulnerability which can be used to take over the administrator account and results in shell access. As the admin user may read the /etc/shadow file, the password hashes of each user (including root) can be dumped. The root hash can be cracked easily which results in a complete system compromise.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Macally | Wifisd2-2A82 Firmware | 2.000.010 |
| Macally | Wifisd2-2A82 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160478/Macally-WIFISD2-2A82-2.000.010-PriviExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PpiRhhfph8U_0KAoIp0AnwY3mVtp-R-g/viewExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/S1lkys/CVE-2020-29669ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160478/Macally-WIFISD2-2A82-2.000.010-PriviExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PpiRhhfph8U_0KAoIp0AnwY3mVtp-R-g/viewExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/S1lkys/CVE-2020-29669ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-29669?
CVE-2020-29669 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Macally WIFISD2-2A82 Media and Travel Router 2.000.010, the Guest user is able to reset its own password. This process has a vulnerability which can be used to take over the administrator accou...
How severe is CVE-2020-29669?
CVE-2020-29669 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-29669?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macally Wifisd2-2A82 Firmware, Macally Wifisd2-2A82.