CVE-2021-27372: Critical severity realtek xpon rtl9601d vulnerability
Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9 stores passwords in plaintext which may allow attackers to possibly gain access to the device with root permissions via the build-in network monitoring tool and execute arbitrary commands.
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What is CVE-2021-27372?
CVE-2021-27372 is a vulnerability in Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9 that allows attackers to gain access to the device with root permissions via the build-in network monitoring tool and execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2021-27372?
CVE-2021-27372 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27372?
Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9 is affected by CVE-2021-27372.
How are passwords stored in Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9?
Passwords are stored in plaintext in Realtek xPON RTL9601D SDK 1.9.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-27372?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-27372 by using the build-in network monitoring tool to gain access to the device with root permissions and execute arbitrary commands.