Vulnerability identifier: #VU15548
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
4GEE
Hardware solutions /
Routers for home users
Vendor: EE Limited
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full control to the device.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded root SSH credentials to be stored within the “core_app” binary utilised by the EE router for networking services. A remote attacker with knowledge of the default password (“REDACTED”) and able to communicate with the SSH server can log into the “admin” user over SSH, discover the hard-coded SSH password using strings on the web server binary, bypass of the “AP Isolation” mode that is supported by the router, as well as the settings for multiple Wireless networks, and compromise the router.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
4GEE: HH70VB-2BE8GB3 HH70_E1_02.00_19
External links
http://blog.jameshemmings.co.uk/2018/10/24/4gee-hh70-router-vulnerability-disclosure/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.