CVE-2023-46685CWE-259

A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the telnetd functionality of LevelOne WBR-6013 RER4_A_v3411b_2T2R_LEV_09_170623

Critical · published July 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password in LevelOne's telnetd could let attackers execute commands at will — think of it as leaving the keys to your castle under the welcome mat! 🔥 Imagine you're in a restaurant, and the chef leaves the recipe book open on the counter for anyone to see. With a mere copy of the book, a rogue cook could whip up a dish of chaos! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating — an attacker could send specially crafted network packets that allow them to execute arbitrary commands. This means they could potentially take control of the device, steal sensitive information, or even disrupt network services entirely!

Put simply

Imagine you're in a restaurant, and the chef leaves the recipe book open on the counter for anyone to see. With a mere copy of the book, a rogue cook could whip up a dish of chaos! CVE-2023-46685 is a hard-coded password vulnerability in the telnetd functionality of the LevelOne WBR-6013. This flaw enables attackers to exploit the device via specially crafted network packets, leading to arbitrary command execution.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating — an attacker could send specially crafted network packets that allow them to execute arbitrary commands. This means they could potentially take control of the device, steal sensitive information, or even disrupt network services entirely! To remediate this vulnerability, immediately disable telnet access and switch to a more secure protocol like SSH. Furthermore, update the firmware to the latest version if available, and continuously monitor your network for suspicious activity. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll secure your environment and enhance your hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01003 · 62.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-259 · Use of Hard-coded Password
Published
2024-07-08T15:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUL 15:22Z
    A hard-coded password vulnerability exists in the telnetd functionality of LevelOne WBR-6013 RER4_A_v3411b_2T2R_LEV_09_170623
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