CVE-2023-49253

Summary

CVE-2023-49253 is a critical vulnerability that affects certain devices. The issue resides in the hardcoding of the root user password within the device, which cannot be modified through the user interface. This poses a significant risk as an attacker who gains unauthorized access to the device can use the hardcoded password to elevate their privileges to the highest level, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. Devices with this vulnerability are highly susceptible to attacks and require an immediate software update to mitigate the risk. Users are strongly advised to apply the patch as soon as it becomes available to protect their systems.

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