CVE-2026-118601 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

Alpine iLX-F511 SSH Hard-Coded Credentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SSH service. The issue results from the use of hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the telechips user. Was ZDI-CAN-29013.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-819/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118601?

CVE-2026-118601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Alpine iLX-F511 SSH Hard-Coded Credentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F...

How severe is CVE-2026-118601?

CVE-2026-118601 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118601?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.