CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2020-26201

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Dec 10, 2020 | Modified: Aug 06, 2022
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
10 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions use a weak password at the Operating System (rlx-linux) level. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access as an admin or root user to the device Operating System via Telnet or SSH.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Ap5100w_firmware Askey * 1.01.097 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References