CVE-2018-12526

Telesquare SDT-CS3B1 and SDT-CW3B1 devices through 1.2.0 have a default factory account

published June 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Oh no! A default factory account is left wide open on Telesquare SDT-CS3B1 and SDT-CW3B1 devices—it's like leaving the front door unlocked with a welcome mat! 🔑 It’s like having an invitation to a party that nobody remembers sending out. This account is the equivalent of a doorman who just lets anyone in without asking questions—perfect for unwanted guests! An attacker could waltz right in and gain full access to the device via TELNET, potentially compromising device functionality or spying on data. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the risk is undeniably there, and it could lead to serious consequences if not addressed! ⚠️

Put simply

It’s like having an invitation to a party that nobody remembers sending out. This account is the equivalent of a doorman who just lets anyone in without asking questions—perfect for unwanted guests! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to access Telesquare SDT-CS3B1 and SDT-CW3B1 devices using a hardcoded default account, enabled by TELNET. Since the account is factory-set, it poses a significant security weakness, especially for devices that remain in their default configurations.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and gain full access to the device via TELNET, potentially compromising device functionality or spying on data. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the risk is undeniably there, and it could lead to serious consequences if not addressed! ⚠️ To close this security gap, change or disable the default factory account immediately. If possible, disable TELNET access altogether and switch to a more secure protocol. Regularly audit device configurations for any remaining vulnerabilities! 🛡️ This is manageable! Follow these steps and you'll bolster your device security in no time! You've got this! 😄

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02295 · 83.1th percentile
Published
2018-06-21T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 15:00Z
    Telesquare SDT-CS3B1 and SDT-CW3B1 devices through 1.2.0 have a default factory account
    cvelistv5