CVE-2026-28777
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Weak SSH Password in IDC SFX2100 Enables Remote Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-03-04

Last updated on: 2026-03-17

Assigner: Gridware

Description
International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver, trivial password for the `user` (usr) account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized SSH access to the system, while intially dropped into a restricted shell, an attacker can trivially spawn a complete pty to gain an appropriately interactive shell.
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Published
2026-03-04
Last Modified
2026-03-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28777
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9372
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datacast sfx2100_firmware *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) SFX2100 Satellite Receiver. It involves a trivial password set for the 'user' (usr) account, which allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized SSH access to the system.

Although the attacker is initially dropped into a restricted shell, they can easily spawn a complete pseudo-terminal (pty) to obtain a fully interactive shell, thereby gaining greater control over the system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a severe impact as it allows an attacker to remotely access the system without authentication.

Once access is gained, the attacker can escalate from a restricted shell to a fully interactive shell, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary commands, manipulate system settings, or disrupt normal operations.

Given the high CVSS score of 9.2, this vulnerability poses a critical security risk.

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