Use of default credentials in DVR HVR-8781 - CVE-2024-22769
Published: January 31, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85940
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22769
CWE-ID: CWE-1392
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
DVR HVR-8781
DVR HVR-8781
Software vendor:
Hitron Systems
Hitron Systems
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of default administrative credentials. A remote attacker can use default credentials to compromise the affected device.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by the Mirai botnet.Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.