CVE-2022-36610: High severity totolink a720r firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2022
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Updated

TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532B20210610 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TOTOLINK A720r Firmware=4.1.5cu.532_b20210610
TOTOLINK A720R

Event History

Aug 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36610?

CVE-2022-36610 is a vulnerability found in TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 firmware that contains a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36610?

The severity of CVE-2022-36610 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-36610 affect the TOTOLINK A720R firmware?

CVE-2022-36610 affects the TOTOLINK A720R firmware version 4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 by exposing a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

4

Is TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 vulnerable to CVE-2022-36610?

Yes, TOTOLINK A720R V4.1.5cu.532_B20210610 is vulnerable to CVE-2022-36610 due to the presence of a hardcoded password for root.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-36610?

To fix CVE-2022-36610, users should update their TOTOLINK A720R firmware to a version that does not contain the hardcoded password vulnerability.

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