Vulnerability Description
Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contec | Fxa3000 Firmware | <= 1.13.00 |
| Contec | Fxa3000 | - |
| Contec | Fxa3020 Firmware | <= 1.13.00 |
| Contec | Fxa3020 | - |
| Contec | Fxa3200 Firmware | <= 1.13.00 |
| Contec | Fxa3200 | - |
| Contec | Fxa2000 Firmware | < 1.39.00 |
| Contec | Fxa2000 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/aac33d1936d2b514a3268f145345abb4Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98305100/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://samy.link/blog/contec-flexlan-fxa2000-and-fxa3000-series-vulnerability-rExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://www.contec.com/products-services/computer-networking/flexlan-fx/fx-accesProduct
- https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/aac33d1936d2b514a3268f145345abb4Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU98305100/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://samy.link/blog/contec-flexlan-fxa2000-and-fxa3000-series-vulnerability-rExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://www.contec.com/products-services/computer-networking/flexlan-fx/fx-accesProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36159?
CVE-2022-36159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few min...
How severe is CVE-2022-36159?
CVE-2022-36159 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-2022-36159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contec Fxa3000 Firmware, Contec Fxa3000, Contec Fxa3020 Firmware, Contec Fxa3020, Contec Fxa3200 Firmware.