CVE-2018-15350

Router Default Credentials in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware version 3.5.30.1118 allow remote attackers to get privileged access to the router

published August 17, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Default credentials are lurking in Kraftway 24F2XG router firmware version 3.5.30.1118! This oversight lets remote attackers stroll straight into your network like they own the place. 🔥 Think of it as leaving the front door to your house wide open and telling everyone the key is 'admin/admin' — it's an invitation to anyone with a little curiosity! This vulnerability can be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain privileged access to your router and manipulate all connected devices, snoop on your traffic, or even disrupt your internet connection entirely. Imagine the chaos if your home network becomes a playground for cyber mischief!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the front door to your house wide open and telling everyone the key is 'admin/admin' — it's an invitation to anyone with a little curiosity! The Kraftway 24F2XG router allows remote attackers to gain privileged access due to its default credentials being unchanged. This means that if someone knows the default username and password, they can easily log in and control the device without any obstacles.

What to do

This vulnerability can be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain privileged access to your router and manipulate all connected devices, snoop on your traffic, or even disrupt your internet connection entirely. Imagine the chaos if your home network becomes a playground for cyber mischief! To protect yourself, immediately change the default router credentials if you haven’t already. Ensure that your firmware is updated to any available newer version, and consider enabling network security features like firewalls or guest networks for added protection. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your router and keeping your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04695 · 91.7th percentile
Published
2018-08-17T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 14:00Z
    Router Default Credentials in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware version 3.5.30.1118 allow remote attackers to get privileged access to the router
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