CVE-2025-70798
Hardcoded Root Password in Tenda i24V3.0si Firmware Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-04-09
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tenda | i24_firmware | 3.0.0.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-259 | The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in Tenda i24V3.0si Firmware V3.0.0.5 is due to a hardcoded password found in the /etc_ro/shadow file. This flaw allows attackers to log in as the root user, giving them full administrative access to the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a severe impact because it allows unauthorized attackers to gain root access to the affected device. With root privileges, attackers can control the device completely, potentially leading to data theft, device manipulation, network compromise, or further attacks on connected systems.
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