Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CVE-2018-10167
Summary
The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.
- HIGH
- NETWORK
- HIGH
- UNCHANGED
- NONE
- LOW
- HIGH
- HIGH
CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
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Advisory Timeline
- Published