CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-30325

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Jun 16, 2022 | Modified: Jun 27, 2022
CVSS 3.x
8.8
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
3.3 LOW
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

An issue was found on TRENDnet TEW-831DR 1.0 601.130.1.1356 devices. The default pre-shared key for the Wi-Fi networks is the same for every router except for the last four digits. The device default pre-shared key for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks can be guessed or brute-forced by an attacker within range of the Wi-Fi network.

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
Tew-831dr_firmware Trendnet 1.0_601.130.1.1356 (including) 1.0_601.130.1.1356 (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