7.8
CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36615

First published: Sun Aug 28 2022(Updated: )

TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Totolink A3000ru Firmware=4.1.2cu.5185_b20201128
TOTOLink A3000RU

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-36615?

    CVE-2022-36615 is a vulnerability discovered in TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 firmware that contains a hardcoded password for root.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-36615?

    CVE-2022-36615 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2022-36615 affect TOTOLINK A3000RU firmware?

    CVE-2022-36615 affects TOTOLINK A3000RU firmware version 4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 by including a hardcoded password for root in the /etc/shadow.sample file.

  • Is TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 vulnerable to CVE-2022-36615?

    Yes, TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128 is vulnerable to CVE-2022-36615 due to the hardcoded password for root.

  • How can I mitigate the vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128?

    To mitigate the vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3000RU V4.1.2cu.5185_B20201128, it is recommended to update the firmware to a version that does not contain the hardcoded password for root.

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