Weak Password Recovery in Beetel 450TC3 Router

Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Beetel 450TC3 router allows an authenticated user with low privileges to reset the administrator password without knowing the current password. By exploiting an authorization flaw in the web management interface, the attacker can modify their password change request to target the admin account, gaining full administrative access to the device.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your Beetel 450TC3 router is running firmware version V01.00.00_01. Inspect network traffic for unauthorized password reset requests or unusual administrative changes. Monitor logs for repeated failed login attempts or unexpected account modifications.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control over your router, allowing them to change configurations, alter firewall and DNS settings, manage user accounts, and intercept network traffic. This could lead to unauthorized access to your network, data breaches, or further attacks on connected devices.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain full administrative access to the router, potentially exposing sensitive network traffic, user data, and system configurations. For GDPR, this could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information if the router is used in healthcare environments.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the router firmware to the latest version if available. Disable remote administration if not required. Restrict access to the web management interface to trusted networks only. Change all router passwords using a secure method and enable multi-factor authentication if supported.

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