Unauthorized Administrative Access via Predictable Credential in Credential Manager

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Credential Manager component and allows unauthorized administrative access. An attacker could exploit it on a device in factory-default or post-ZTP state before credentials are set by using a predictable factory-default password. Successful exploitation grants full administrative control during initial setup.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the device is in a factory-default or post-ZTP state without configured credentials. Verify if the device accepts predictable factory-default passwords during initial setup. No specific commands are provided in the context.

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Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain full administrative control of the affected device during its initial setup phase. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes, data access, or system compromise before proper security measures are implemented.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized administrative access, potentially exposing sensitive data. For GDPR, this may result in unauthorized processing or access to personal data, violating principles of data protection and user consent. For HIPAA, it risks unauthorized access to protected health information, compromising confidentiality and integrity requirements.

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Mitigation Strategies

Change the factory-default password immediately if the device is in its default state. Ensure all devices are configured with strong, unique administrative credentials before deployment. Disable remote access to administrative interfaces until credentials are properly set.

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