First published: Fri Jan 05 2018(Updated: )
TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware | <=1.00b30 | |
TRENDnet TEW-823DRU |
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CVE-2014-8579 has a severity level categorized as high due to its potential for unauthorized remote access.
To fix CVE-2014-8579, update the TRENDnet TEW-823DRU firmware to version 1.00b36 or later.
The risks associated with CVE-2014-8579 include unauthorized access to the device and potential data breaches.
Users of TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices running firmware versions before 1.00b36 are affected by CVE-2014-8579.
CVE-2014-8579 primarily affects consumer-grade networking devices, specifically the TRENDnet TEW-823DRU router.