Use of default credentials in DVR HVR-16781 - CVE-2024-22770
Published: January 31, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85941
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-22770
CWE-ID: CWE-1392
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Hitron Systems
Affected software:
DVR HVR-16781
DVR HVR-16781
Detailed vulnerability 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.How to mitigate CVE-2024-22770
Install updates from vendor's website.